EPA issues LRRP penalty guide after whistleblower complaint

EPA has issued new enforcement guidance for its rule governing remediation of lead paint in residential structures to ensure that inspectors consider potential lead exposures to pregnant women or children due to their presence during repair work in assessing penalties, after a former agency employee reported inadequate inspections under the rule. The whistleblower group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), June 14 announced the new guidance for EPA's lead renovation, repair and painting rule (LRRP), which the group said was...