EPA Tightens Lead Paint Rule Application, Rejecting Industry Pushback

EPA is proceeding with its plans to require property management companies (PMCs) comply with lead paint renovation rules and not escape through a potential loophole, rejecting stiff criticism from industry groups that charged the change would impose new liabilities and unlawfully expand regulatory requirements. EPA Jan. 25 released a memo endorsed by EPA Administrator Michael Regan backing its decision to withdraw prior advice through “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) that had exempted PMCs from the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP)...