Lead-based Paint

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
OES - Permit Support Services Division

Notifications and Accreditations Section
P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Physical Address: 602 North 5th St, BR, LA 70802
Phone No. (225) 219-3300; Fax No. (225) 219-3310*NEW

Link to the Asbestos Web Site: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2883/Default.aspx

Lead-based Paint Web Page

New!! HUD recently announced the availability of grant funding for three programs related to healthy homes. More info at http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa09/grplead.cfm. The deadline for receipt of the application by email is 5:00 PM eastern time, November 24, 2009.

New!! Note: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 25-31, 2009: Printable Flyer from EPA/CDC & HUD (English) (Spanish)

New!! LDEQ Lead-based Paint Brochure

New!! Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Louisiana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LCLPPP) Activities Planned for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week:

Infomation packets to be mailed to KIDMED clinics and pediatricians regarding the 2008 universal screening rule;
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 1:30-4:00pm - A booth with information will be displayed at the Oakwood Center Mall, 197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA;
Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 11:00 am - 4:30-pm - A booth will be set up with Lead Poison Prevention handouts at the Lakeside Mall, 3838 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA;
October 29-30, 2009, A booth will be set up at the "Shots for Tots" Conference at the JW Marriott, 614 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA;
October 14-16, 2009, Conference on Eliminating Lead Poisoning, Implementing Health Homes Programs and Combating Indoor Environemental Hazards, Philadelphia, PA.

New!! *2009 Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop (April 30, 2009)

2007 Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop (Includes 2007 promulgated Lead-based Paint Regulations) (Sept 6, 2007)

Attention: If you are not on the Email Distribution List and would like to be added for Notices for Asbestos and/or Lead information, please email Jodi Miller at Jodi.Miller@la.gov to request that you be added to the list. See the presentations as well as accreditation applications and notifications below:

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) According to LDEQ regulations, Lead-based Paint abatement contractors must be licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. For information to obtain a license to abate Lead-based Paint, you may contact the LSLBC by phone, 225-765-2301 or view their web site for additional information at: http://www.LSLBC.louisiana.gov/

USEPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Overview - These are federal regulations that were promulgated and are in effect. The LDEQ has not promulgated the RRP regulations, therefore, please contact EPA Region 6 with any questions regarding these rules. USEPA Fees for Accreditation of Training Programs and Certification of Lead-based Paint Activities and Renovation Contractors:

*Map to Main LDEQ Office in Baton Rouge:

Lead-based Paint Permit Support Services B.R. Office Contacts

Robert Williamson, ES - Robert.Williamson@la.gov - 225-219-3300

Lead-based Paint Surveillance Regional Staff Contacts

Surveillance Staff Asbestos Regional Contacts:

Surveillance Regional Office Map: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/66/Default.aspx (Click on map to get a list of Regional Contact Information)

Lead-based Paint Regulations

Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Code (ERC), Title 33:Part III (Louisiana Air Quality Regulations, Chapter 28: Lead-Based Paint Rule--Recognition, Accreditation, Licensure, and Standards for Conducting Lead-Based Paint Activities: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/1674/Default.aspx

Lead Accreditation and Notification Forms

LPF-1: Lead Accreditation Form (6/15/09)
- Lead Accreditation Instructions (Revised 6/15/09)
LPF-2ci: Lead Contractor Letter of Approval Application for Commercial and Industrial Rev 6/15/09 (See Instructions Below)
LPF-2th: Lead Contractor Letter of Approval Application for Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities Rev 6/15/09 (See Instructions Below)
- Lead Contractor Letter of Approval Instructions Rev 6/15/09
LPF-3: Lead Project Notification Form (Revised 6/15/09)
LPF-4: Lead Training Provider Recognition Form (Rev 6/15/09)
LPF-5: Lead Trainer Recognition Form (Revised 6/15/09)
Lead Course Notification Form (Revised 6/15/09)

Lead-based Paint Examination

New* 2009 Annual Testing Schedule: (Revised 6/15/09)

Lead Exam Instructions (Revised 6/15/2009)

Louisiana Lead Accredited Lists by Discipline

Lead Workers (Revised 8/6/2009)
Lead Supervisors (Revised 8/6/2009)
Lead Inspectors (Revised 8/6/2009)
Lead Risk Assessors (Revised 8/6/2009)
Lead Project Designers (Revised 8/6/2009)

Lead Trainer and Training Information

Lead Training Providers (Revised 9/4/2009) Most Training Providers can custom build a training class to meet your needs or schedule a class for several persons if one is not scheduled. If needed, please contact the Training Providers to schedule a class, or determine the next available class.
Lead Active Trainers List - (Revised 8/6/2009)

New!! EPA Approved Reno, Repair & Painting (RRP) Training Providers: 8/21/09 (Contact EPA for additional information)

New!! EPA Letter to Training Providers regarding changes to the RRP rule (10/21/09)

Lead Fact Sheets

How do I Safely Set Up to Work on Exterior and Interior Lead Projects? FAQ3
Lead Disclosure Requirements When Buying, Selling, or Renting a House or Apt -FAQ4
Where can I get Information about Lead-Based Paint and Lead Poisoning? FAQ5
How do I protect myself and my family from lead hazards?(Personal Protection Equipment-2)
Lead-Based Paint and Management-in-Place
How Do I Clean up Lead-contaminated Waste?

Link to the Office of Public Health's Heavy Metal Surveillance Webpage is: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=205&detail=8411

The link to a detailed document on adult lead exposure (sources, OSHA guidelines, testing & reporting) is:

www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/miscdocs/docs-205/Heavy_Metal/Pb_062408.pdf

Contact for above La. DHH programs: Michelle Lackovic (504) 219-4518

Road Home Program Warning

Warning to the Public Regarding Lead Inspectors and Lead Risk Assessors for the Road Home Program (Revised 03/25/2008) Please see additional Lead information and a link to recalled products near the end of this web page

NEW!! EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Information

Overview of the EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (April 2008) This is a federal program, which is not being promulgated by LDEQ. Please contact EPA regarding questions on the federal regulations, and on the information in the booklet below .

Federal Lead Renovation, Repair, & Paint regulations promulgated by EPA on March 31, 2008: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/lrrpfinal.pdf.

The new Renovate Right pamphlet can be purchased on the GPO online catalogue for $1.06 per booklet, plus shipping. 406(b) renovators are required to start distributing these in December 2008. You can also see the booklet online at the following link: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf.

Recalled Products Due to Lead Contamination and Other Hazards

To see this recall on US Consumer Product Safety Commissions' (CPSC's) web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/index.html

The National Lead Poisoning Prevention information can be found at the CDC at: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/; or at the USEPA Lead web site at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/.

Lead Grants Available through Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

HUD recently announced the availability of grant funding for three
programs related to healthy homes. More info at
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa09/grplead.cfm. The deadline for receipt of the application by email is 5:00 PM eastern time, November 24, 2009.