EPA Relents

The EPA announced that it is relenting on its enforcement of the new lead paint rule until October 1st, but it is not repealing them as I had hoped.

Still, this gives us a few more months without worrying about compliance.

If you are a remodeler or anyone dealing with pre-1978 resdiences (soon to be commercial as well) and you might disturb more than a 6 square foot area of paint (even if it's not immediately known if it's actually lead paint or not), you need to be certified to protect yourself.

Anyone registered for the course prior to September 30 has until December 30 to actually take the course.

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10 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • June 21 2010 01:01PM

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Thanks for the information Steve.  Just another cost increase to us rich homeowners.

Posted by John Walters (Licensed in Slidell, Louisiana) (Frank Rubi Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

John,

Just an out-of-control government. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 2 years ago

Steve,

I just sold some of my older rental properties so I would not have to deal with this issue.

Posted by Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County) almost 2 years ago

Mike,

Probably a good move. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 2 years ago

Steve,

I suspect that much of this rule is insanity.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) almost 2 years ago

Steve

Thanks for sharing the update on lead paint.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Posted by Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates) almost 2 years ago

Steve,

How astute of you - try all of it. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 2 years ago

Lou,

Trying to keep everyone informed. Thanks. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 2 years ago

Steve - thanks for the update. I had not seen this information. I expect that this regulation was inspired by certain lobbyists that would profit from this.

Posted by Mike Saunders (Lanier Partners) almost 2 years ago

Mike,

It's been over 4 years in the making. Wonder how much damage to the environment has occurred in that time? :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 2 years ago

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