WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today in announcing plans to file a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for removing the “opt-out” provision from its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. “About 79 million homes are affected, even though EPA estimates that only [...]
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House Passes Cash for Caulkers Bill
WASHINGTON: May 6, 2010 — Homeowners could collect thousands of dollars in Cash for Caulkers rebates for renovating their homes with better insulation and energy-saving windows and doors under a new economic stimulus bill the House passed Thursday. The Home Star bill, passed 246-161, would authorize $5.7 billion over two years for a program that [...]
EPA LRRP Rule – The Opt Out Is Officially Out / House Passes Homestar
With publication in the Federal Register the Opt-Out provision in the EPA LRRP rule is removed effective July 6, 2010. Below is a summary of the publication in the Federal Register, and directly following a link to the entire rule. SUMMARY EPA is finalizing several revisions to the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) [...]
What do these engery tax credits mean to me?
(ARA) – The tax credit for energy efficient replacement windows and doors, originally introduced in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is set to expire at the end of 2010, making this year the best time for homeowners to replace their windows and upgrade the look and feel of their home. [...]
EPA Requirments for Working on Pre-1978 Homes
EPA Requirements Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead [...]
Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?
Facts about lead FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. [...]
