Transcript Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Trust Fund

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Housing R R & P Issues
Lead-Based Paint &
(Asbestos) Compliance
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos Program
December 3, 2009
Brief Overview
• Lead &
(Asbestos)Compliance
– Summary
– Applications
– Common Situations
• Shared Goals
– Adequate Housing
– Reasonable Risks
– Government Compliance
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Lead’s Harmful Health Effects
Children Under 6 Years &
Pregnant Mothers
Speech and
Language
Problems
Kidney
Damage
Hyperactivity
and Violent or
Aggressive
Behavior
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Brain Damage –
Reduced IQ &
Learning
Problems
Hearing
Damage
Slowed Growth
and Poor
Coordination &
Motor Skill
Development
Lead’s Harmful
Health
Effects
HEALTH EFFECTS
OF LEAD EXPOSURE IN ADULTS
Brain Disorders
Memory Problems
Nerve Problems
Adults
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Problems
Digestive Problems
Reproductive Problems
Slower Reflexes
Weak ness in Fingers,
Wrists and/or Ankles
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How Widespread is Lead in
Housing?
Year House Was Built
Percent of Houses
with Lead-Based
Paint
Before 1940
87 percent
1940-1959
69 percent
1960-1978
24 percent
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Sources
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Lead-based paint is a possible
hazard if it DISTURBED or….
CHIPPING
CRACKING
PEELING
CHALKING
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Role of Fund Managing
Professionals
• Evaluate Properties
• Choose Most
Economical & Safe
Method to Comply
• Provide Guidance to
the Involved Parties
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Special Lead-Based Paint
Regulations for….
ALL Target
Housing…
Built Before 1978 .
• Most Private Housing,
• Public Housing,
Housing Receiving
Federal Assistance, and
• Federally Owned
Housing
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Child-Occupied
Facilities…
Built Before 1978 . . .
•Visited
by the Same Child Age 6
or Under
•Visits at Least 2 Different Days
Within the Same Week and
•Each Day’s Visit Lasts at Least
3 Hours and
•Combined Weekly Visits Last at
Least 6 Hours
•Includes:
Day Cares, Schools,
After School Facilities
Lead Testing
Certified Lead
Inspector
– Paint chip sample
Analysis
– XRF
Certified
Renovator
– Lead Check Swab
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Abatement versus Renovation
Abatement
• Hazard Elimination
– A child has an Elevated blood Lead Level
– Housing Receiving Federal $$ Above Trigger
Limits
Interim Controls
Renovation, Repair, or Painting
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Interim Controls
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Keep Paint Intact
Avoid Dust Generation
Thoroughly Clean
Install Barriers to Sources of Lead
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What to Watch for….
Lead Abatement Contractor
Qualifications
•Certified Lead Abatement Firm
–Ask for Certificate from Georgia EPD
–Check Expiration Date
•Certified Individual
–Works for Certified Lead Abatement Firm
–Ask for Certificate from Georgia EPD
–Check date of last training---Lasts for 2 Years
–Check photo---May be on certificate
September 29, 2009
Basics of New Lead RRP
Rule
Effective April 22,
2010
Applies to pre-1978
–Target Housing
–Child-Occupied Facilities
40 CFR 745.80-745.91
April 22, 2008 Federal Register
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Triggers
–Compensation
–Area of Paint Disturbance
Effective Dates of Rule
June 22, 2008
– Effective date of rule
– States and tribes can begin applying for authorization.
April 22, 2009
– Providers of renovator and/or dust sampling technician training
may apply for accreditation.
October 22, 2009
– Renovation firms may begin applying for certification.
April 22, 2010
– Rule fully implemented. Training providers must be accredited,
renovation firms/renovators/dust sampling technicians must be
certified, and work practices must be followed.
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Scope of RRP Rule
Trigger Quantities
– Equal to or Over 6 square feet interior in
any room
– Equal to or Over 20 square feet exterior
– Window removal
– Partial Demolition
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RRP Rule Renovation means…
• Modification of any existing structure,
or portion thereof that results in the
disturbance of painted surfaces unless
that activity is performed as part of an
abatement activity.
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RRP Rule Renovation
includes…
• Removal, modification, or repair of painted
surfaces or painted components
• Removal of building components
• Weatherization projects
• Interim controls that disturb painted surfaces
• Converting a building or part of a building
into target housing or a child-occupied
facility.
• Excludes Minor Repair and Maintenance
Activities or tested lead free surfaces
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What to Watch for….
Renovation Contractor Qualifications
•Certified Renovation Firm
–Ask for Copy of EPA Certificate
–Check Expiration Date—5 Years
•Certified Renovator
–Works for Certified Renovation Firm
–Ask for Copy of Accredited Training Certificate
–Check date of last training---Lasts for 5 Years
–Check photo---Must be on certificate
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What to Watch for….
Pre-Renovation Notification
•Contractor Pre-Renovation
Notification Rules
–New Renovate Right Pamphlet must be
used
–Child-Occupied Facilities must also be
notified now
–Signed form for owner and occupant
–Option to post signs in common areas
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What to Watch for….
Lead Safe Work Practices
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What to Watch for….
Inadequate Collection / Improper Disposal
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What to Watch for….
Post-Renovation
•No visible dust, debris,
or residue in or below
the work area
•Ask about PostClearance Inspection
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HUD Title X
Disclosure
Requirements
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Avoiding The Problems
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Determine If LBP Will Be Disturbed
Decide What Job Will Be Needed
Use Qualified Persons
Follow Lead Safe Work Practices
Collect & Dispose Waste Properly
Follow The Applicable Rules
September 29, 2009
Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACMs)
ACM Issues Most Common to
D C A Projects
• Avoid Asbestos Hazards
• Avoid Project Interference
• Ensure Government Compliance
ACM Definitions
> 1% Asbestos Content
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Friable
Attached
Non-Friable
Detached
Examples of ACM Materials
Popcorn Ceilings, Walls, Other
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Examples of ACM Materials
Floor Tile & Mastic (FTM)
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What to Watch for….
Asbestos Inspector and
Contractor Qualifications
• Accredited Asbestos Inspector
– Ask for Training Certificate
– Check Training Expiration Date- Needed
Every Year
• Asbestos Contractor
– Must be Georgia Licensed Contractor
– Ask for Training Certificate
– Check Expiration Date of Training—Needed
Every Year
– Check Expiration Date of License-Needed
Every Three Years
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What to Watch for….
Thoroughly Inspect
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What to Watch for….
Properly Collect & Dispose ALL
ACM Waste
In a landfill
permitted by EPD
for acceptance of
asbestos containing
waste
Listings Available
on Georgia EPD
Website.
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Bottom Line
• Find It Before Disturbed
• Plan For It Up Front
– Budget
– Schedule
• Chose Other Property
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Contact Us
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Program
4244 International Parkway, Suite 104
Atlanta, GA 30354
Phone: 404-363-7026
www.gaepd.org/Land
Mindy Crean, Program Manager
September 29, 2009
Fax: 404-362-2563