EPA Receives Conflicting Comments On Proposed Lead Dust Rule Update

EPA's proposal to strengthen its 2001 lead paint dust hazard standards is spurring conflicting reactions, with healthy housing groups, environmentalists and some states urging the agency to significantly tighten its standards for protective measures in some locations, though home builders say more data is necessary to ensure the proposal is viable. The agency sought comment through Aug. 16 on its July 2 proposed rule , issued in response to an appellate court order, that would strengthen the agency's lead dust...