Federal
Environmental Requirements for Construction [EPA]
This guide provides information on federal environmental requirements for construction
projects. It is written primarily for owners of construction projects and for
general contractors who supervise construction projects. Subcontractors also
may find the information useful.
Managing Your Environmental Responsibilities (MYER) - A Planning Guide
for Construction and Development This document explains in detail
the environmental obligations that construction companies can face
across the various federal laws (stormwater, air, wetlands, waste...).
Use it to factor in costs during the bidding process, assign responsibilities
and use the checklists to self-audit.
Associated
General Contractors of America Environmental Services Web Site [AGC of America, Website]
The COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE page provides information on air quality
standards, transportation conformity requirements, storm water management,
wetland preservation, endangered species protection, hazardous waste
cleanup, toxic chemical requirements, and much more. AGC publishes
frequent newsletter articles, bulletins, and fact sheets to notify
its chapters and members about key environmental actions, deadlines,
requirements, directives, and policies that may impact the construction
industry. (In order to access some resources found on this website
you must be a member of the Associated General Contractors of America.)
The
Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation Education Rule: A Handbook for Contractors,
Property Mangers, and Maintenance Personnel [EPA,
Document]
The Lead PRE Rule is a Federal regulation affecting construction contractors,
property managers, and others who perform renovations for compensation
in residential housing that may contain lead-based paint.
EPA
Model Training Course: Minimizing Lead-Based Paint Hazards During
Renovation,
Remodeling, and Painting [EPA, Training Course]
Although EPA does not regulate R&R activities, it is currently evaluating
regulatory options that can be instituted to control these hazards.
This
course is intended to be the model training curriculum for any future
regulations. While it may be several years before the R&R regulation
is fully implemented, EPA encourages R&R contractors to take this training
or similar training which addresses the control of lead hazards during
R&R activities.
National
Lead Information Center Web site and Hotline [EPA,
Website]
The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public
and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention.
NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), with funding from EPA, the Centers for Disease Control
and
Prevention, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Lead
in Paint, Dust, and Soil Other Resouces [EPA,
Website]
Remodeling
or Renovating a Home with Lead-Based Paint [EPA,
Website]
*If not conducted properly,
certain types of renovations can release lead from paint and dust into the
air.* Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains
lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious
health hazards if not taken care of properly.
Colorado
DPHE Lead Services Directory [CDPHE, Document]
The Lead Services Directory has been complied as a resource for people
concerned about lead poisoning. It includes listings of private and
public
agencies offering lead poisoning prevention services. Some of the agencies
analyze blood lead samples, others perform consultation services, environmental
sampling, abatement work, and State and Local Health Departments are
listed to help with other questions and concerns.
Colorado
DPHE Lead Program Web site [CDPHE, Website]
Lead-Based Paint Compliance Assistance Group--The Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment, Air Pollution Control Division is
responsible
for developing and implementing lead certification and abatement regulations
for child occupied facilities and target housing, as mandated by state
statute (25-5-1101 C.R.S., et seq.). Specifically, the rules will govern
the inspection and assessment of lead based paint and lead based paint
hazards, lead contaminated soil and lead contaminated dust, and establish
requirements and standards for the abatement of lead based paint hazards.
IEPA
Information Statement on the Removal of Lead-Based Paint [IEPA,
Document]
Information Statement On The Removal Of Lead-Based Paint in Illinois
Louisiana
DEQ Asbestos / Lead Programs Web site [Louisiana
DEQ, Website]
Bureau
of Waste Prevention Fact Sheet: Getting the Lead Out: Guidance for Homeowners
and De-Leading Contractors [MDEP, Fact Sheet]
This fact sheet explains the appropriate method of disposal for wastes
produced from de-leading operations performed by the homeowner or a
de-leading
contractor.
NHDES
Fact Sheet: Management of Lead-Based Paint Waste [NHDES,
Fact Sheet]
The Department of Environmental Services regulates the disposal of the
LBP waste. LBP waste may be generated when a building undergoes routine
residential maintenance, construction, remodeling, rehabilitation work,
lead abatement, or when structures, such as bridges, are repainted.
The
waste consists of LBP chips, and building parts, such as doors, window
frames, and painted woodwork. The management of LBP waste generated
from
households and residences, public and commercial buildings, and structures
are covered in this fact sheet.
New
Jersey Division of Codes & Standards Lead Hazard Abatement Program [NJ
Div. of Codes & Standards, Website]
Includes link to Lists of Certified Lead Abatement and Evaluation Contractors
Oregon’s
2005 Toxics Use and Hazardous Waste Reduction Act Factsheet. (252k PDF)
Summarizes requirements under the newly-revised Act that relate to facility
planning and reporting, including what a facility needs to do to prepare
a plan or submit a report. This is an excellent two-page fact sheet for
those who just want to know the basics!
Washington
State Lead Wastes Menu [Washington ECY,
Website]
Washington
State Department of Ecology Demolition Debris Resources [Washington
ECY, Website]
Links to: Dangerous Waste in Buildings; Solid Waste in Buildings; Who
is Responsible?; Identification, Sampling and Testing; Generator Status
and Requirements; Labeling, Manifesting, Packaging and Transportation;
Disposal Requirements and; The Regulations
Utah
DEQ Lead-Based Paint Web Site [Utah DEQ,
Website]
Tennessee
DEC Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program Web Site [Tennesee
DEC, Website]
Oregon
DEQ Hazardous Waste/Toxics Use Reduction Program [Oregon
DEQ, Website]
