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Printer-friendly page from www.hud.gov This page is located on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Homes and Communities Web site at http://www.hud.gov/offices/ lead/leadsaferule/index.cfm. HUD's "Lead-Safe Housing Rule" Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has implemented a new regulation to protect young children from lead-based paint hazards in housing that is financially assisted by the federal government or being sold by the government. The "Lead Safe Housing Rule" (Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance), was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 1999. The hazard reduction requirements in this regulation are based on scientific research and the practical experience of cities, states, and others who have been controlling lead-based paint hazards in low- income housing through HUD assistance. The requirements apply to housing built before 1978, the year lead-based paint was banned nationwide for consumer use. The new regulation puts all of the Department's lead-based paint regulations in one part of the Code of Federal Regulations, making it much easier to find HUD policy on the subject. HUD estimates that about 2.8 million housing units will be affected by the regulation during its first five years. What are the Requirements? The regulation sets hazard reduction requirements that give much greater emphasis than previous regulations to reducing lead in house dust. Scientific research has found that exposure to lead in dust is the most common way young children become lead poisoned. Therefore the new regulation requires dust testing after paint is disturbed to make sure the home is lead-safe. Specific requirements depend on whether the housing is being disposed of or assisted by the federal government, and also on the type and amount of financial assistance, the age of the structure, and whether the dwelling is rental or owner-occupied. You can consult the summary of requirements for specific information or you can view which HUD Assisted Housing Programs are affected by the Lead Safe Housing Rule. Lead Safe Housing Rule Documents Technical amendment to Lead Safe Housing Rule, with explanatory preamble, June 21, 2004. Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35, subparts B-R), as amended June 21, 2004 Rule Interpretive Guidance, as revised June 21, 2004 Highlighted changes to Lead Safe Housing Rule, reflecting technical amendment, June 21, 2004 Regulatory Impact Analysis Supporting Documents http://www.hud.gov/utilities/print/print2.cfm?page=80$^@http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Foffices%2Flead%2Fleadsaferule%2Findex%2Ecfm&portnum=80 (1 of 2)12/7/2006 12:45:21 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- Printer-friendly page from www.hud.gov Rule Fact Sheet Memo clarifying rehab requirements and the definition of “abatement” Memo summarizing the Rule's requirements and effective dates for various types of multifamily housing programs and relevant funding and training assistance. Federal Requirements for Volunteer Paint and Rehabilitation Programs receiving federal assistance Regulatory Overview presentation (requires MS PowerPoint) Title 24 Housing and Urban Development—Part 35: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures (Current Rule) PDF Download Entire Rule PDF Subpart A - Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property PDF Subpart B - General Lead-Based Paint Requirements and Definitions for All Programs PDF Subpart C - Disposition of Residential Property Owned by a Federal Agency other Than HUD PDF Subpart D - Project-Based Assistance Provided by a Federal Agency Other Than HUD PDF Subpart F - HUD-Owned Single Family Property PDF Subpart G - Multifamily Mortgage Insurance PDF Subpart H - Project-Based Rental Assistance PDF Subpart I - HUD-Owned and Mortgagee-in-Possession Multifamily Property PDF Subpart J - Rehabilitation PDF Subpart K - Acquisition, Leasing, Support Services, or Operation PDF Subpart L - Public Housing Programs PDF Subpart M - Tenant-Based Rental Assistance PDF Subpart R - Methods and Standards for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Evaluation and Hazard Reduction Activities Content updated June 13, 2005 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Telephone: (202) 708-1112 Find the address of a HUD office near you http://www.hud.gov/utilities/print/print2.cfm?page=80$^@http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Foffices%2Flead%2Fleadsaferule%2Findex%2Ecfm&portnum=80 (2 of 2)12/7/2006 12:45:21 PM