EPA's Oopsie: Fixing Lead Paint Rules Gone Awry
Published Date: 7/9/2025
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Summary
The EPA fixed a mistake in its recent lead paint rules that accidentally removed important parts of the law. This correction brings back the missing details to keep homes safe from lead hazards. Landlords, contractors, and inspectors should note the fix before the rules fully kick in on January 13, 2025, with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Lead-post‑abatement Rules Restored
The EPA restored three subparagraphs of regulatory text that were inadvertently deleted from the post-abatement sections of the lead-based paint rules. The correction reinstates the previously intended post-abatement regulatory activities to keep homes safe from lead hazards, and stakeholders are to note the correction before the rule became effective on January 13, 2025.
No New Compliance Costs from Fix
EPA corrected the earlier drafting error and stated this fix does not create additional costs. The correction was applied so the final rule functions as intended when it took effect on January 13, 2025.
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