These rules require that contractors performing work in housing built before 1978 or in childoccupied facilities schools or day care centers be certified by the epa. The epa rrp renovation checklist is a form used to document. If your property receives housing assistance from hud or a state or local agency that uses hud funds, you must follow the requirements of huds leadsafe housing rule and the ones described in this pamphlet. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right the container. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Implementing nepa 40 cfr 15001508 also guidance with ceqs 40questions law. Nepa or the act except where compliance would be inconsistent with other statutory requirements. Specifically, section 1022a of nepa direct all federal agencies to utilize a systemic, interdisciplinary approach which will insure the integrated use of natural and.
Epa evaluates circumstances on a case by case basis, and these answers may not apply to a specific situation. National environmental policy act nepa b efore beginning any construction project associated with a federal agency, you must determine the nepa requirements that apply to your project. Epas 2008 leadbased paint renovation, repair and painting rrp rule as amended. Nepa and the governmentwide regulations that carry out nepa 40 c. National environmental policy act national environmental policy act nepa requires agency and public participation in planning process requires disclosure about the action, alternatives, environmental effects,and mitigation brings out environmental concerns of the affected publics. Program rrp rule, the epa agreed to propose a number of. Nepa was the first major environmental law in the united states and is. What documents do i need to keep or have under the epa rrp rule. President nixon signed the national environmental policy act nepa into law on january 1, 1970. Renovation, repair, and painting rrp rule frequent questions. We are responsible for numerous programs, initiatives and activities supporting the western states, indian tribes and others to meet water and power needs and balance the. These responses do not necessarily bind epa or outside parties.
For example, nepa documents and corresponding environmental studies are required to address the full length and scope of a proposed action, which often require years to fund and construct. In july 2008, the forest service moved its nepa procedures from directives to regulations to include new provisions that incorporate council on environmental quality ceq guidance and to better align agency nepa documentation to agency decisionmaking processes. Office of nepa policy and compliance department of energy. To implement these policies, nepa instructs agencies to assess.
Ceq regulations for implementing the procedural provisions. National environmental policy act 42 usc 43214375 the nepa pyramid. Lead renovation, repair and painting program rules us epa. A means by which you use existing nepa to cover your proposed action without doing additional nepa analysis. Plains arising out of plains violations of the federal pipeline safety laws and liability for the may 19, 2015, discharge of approximately 2,934 barrels of crude oil from plains line 901. Congress also created the epa to assist federal agencies in certain aspects of the nepa process. Cdot nepa manual colorado department of transportation.
Accordingly, it is a living document and the answers may be periodically revised and updated. While united states conservation efforts began more than one hundred years ago, and continued throughout the twentieth century, nepa focused environmental concerns within a comprehensive national policy. Under the epa rrp rules certified renovators and certified firms are required to have certain documents with them at certain times and must also create and store certain records related to the projects they work on that fall under the epa rrp rule. Federal officials announced a civil settlement with plains all american pipeline l. These activities can create hazardous lead dust when surfaces with lead paint, even from many decades ago, are disturbed. To save paper and other natural resources, this manual is available exclusively online. Processhow to manage the nepa process is an interactive workshop designed to build practical skills. Also see our page of nepa resources, guides, reports and additional materials. The epas renovation, repair and painting rrp rule is effective april 22, 2010.
Department of the interior process not specifically described in the council on environmental quality ceq nepa regulations. Version 6 of the cdot nepa manual was completed in march 2020. Epa has regulations for certification and training of abatement. Aside from design changes, other changes can lead to reevaluations of nepa documents and supporting studies. Epa leadbased paint program frequent questions pdf 127 pp, 767 k. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right us epa. Applicability of nepa to cercla response actions by ronald l. Epa s lead renovation, repair and painting rule rrp rule requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb leadbased paint in homes, child care facilities and preschools built before 1978 have their firm certified by epa or an epa authorized state, use certified renovators who are trained by epa approved training providers and follow leadsafe work. Epa s 2008 leadbased paint renovation, repair and painting rrp rule as amended in 2010 and 2011, aims to protect the public from leadbased paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities. Search epa nepa compliance documents epas nepa compliance database contains epas nepa documents, issued after august 1, 20, for its own actions. There are some differences between the epa rrp rule and the hud lead safe housing rule lshr.
Compliance under this regulation will fulfill the requirements of the national environmental policy act nepa, additional federal regulations required by the u. Background on forest service nepa procedures signed into law on january 1, 1970, the national environmental policy act nepa was the first major environmental law in the united states and established this countrys environmental policies. These procedures are issued pursuant to the national environmental policy act of 1969 nepa, 42 u. Agencies shall integrate the nepa process with other planning at the earliest possible time to insure that planning and decisions reflect environmental values, to avoid delays later in the process, and to. Each federal agency shall provide opportunities for community input in the nepa process, including identifying potential effects and mitigation measures in consultation with affected communities and improving the accessibility of meetings, crucial documents, and notices. The national environmental policy act nepa is the foundation of modern american environmental protection. Under the epa rrp rules certified renovators and certified firms are required. Fish and wildlife service is finalizing a rule to govern the management of nonfederal oil and gas development on lands of the national wildlife refuge system. Managing your environmental responsibilities section xii national environmental policy act nepa xii. The rules, known as the rrp rules, apply to renovation, repair, painting or any other activity that disturbs painted surfaces. Managing your environmental responsibilities section xii. Federal register national environmental policy act procedures. Below is a summary table that shows the more substantial updates that were completed between versions 5 and 6. Renovation, repair, and painting rrp rule frequent questions august 11, 2014 about the lead frequent questions and answers.
Participants for this training generally include resource specialists, team leaders, decisionmakers, and other agency professionals who must understand the nepa process to fully execute their responsibilities. There are some differences between the epa rrp rule and the hud lead safe. Lead renovation, repair and painting program rules lead us. Congress enacted nepa to establish a national policy for the environment, provide for the establishment of the council on environmental quality ceq, and for other purposes. Until that time, hud and epa recommend that anyone performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb leadbased paint in pre1978 homes, child care facilities and schools follow leadsafe work practices. Ceq regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of. The nepa program area provides guidance, policies, and examples of federal regulations and agency policies for the implementation of nepa, including the development of environmental assessments ea, environmental impact statements eis, findings of no significant impact fonsis, and other nepa related documentation. Full text of nepa national environmental policy act full text of nepa national environmental policy act office of federal activities national environmental policy act. Experience with recovery act projects shows that nepa need not delay proposed action. Course objectives upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to. Tc i h1790 1 national environmental policy act handbook. The national environmental policy act of 1969 the national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended pub. The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended. Full text of nepa national environmental policy act.
United states department of agriculture farm service agency. Click here to view or download the ri regulations as a pdf. Federal register national environmental policy act regulations. Epa leadbased paint program frequent questions march 22. The primary law governing the federal transit administrations fta environmental protection process is the national environmental policy act of 1969 42 u. What is the epa rrp renovation check list and what is it used for. The following is a printerfriendly version of all frequent questions regarding epa s lead renovation, repair and painting rrp rule. These regulations are issued pursuant to nepa, the environmental quality improvement act of 1970, as amended 42 u.
Epas rrp rule requires contractors to follow a specific cleaning protocol. This document presents the agencys preliminary response to the issues presented in these questions. Agencies shall integrate the nepa process with other planning at the earliest possible time to insure that planning and decisions reflect environmental values, to avoid delays later in the process, and to head off potential conflicts. Fish and wildlife service is finalizing a rule to govern the management of nonfederal oil and gas development on lands of the national. Generally, before a federal agency such as bpa can take any action on a proposal, the proposal would be the subject of analysis that is documented in a cx, an ea, or an eis. Ceq published a compendium of case studies illustrating successful nepa approaches. Lead renovation, repair and painting program us epa. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Hazard information for families, child care providers, and schools pdf. The national capital planning commission ncpc or commission rescinds its current environmental and historic preservation policies and procedures 2004 policies and hereby adopts new rules governing ncpcs implementation of the national environmental policy act nepa. This rule contains departmental policies and procedures for compliance with nepa, executive order e.
Answers to frequent questions about epas lead renovation. Materials and downloads for training providers related to. Files for the full table of contents, for each chapter, and for each appendix are available below to download. National environmental policy act national environmental. What documents do i need to keep or have under the epa rrp. The national environmental policy act nepa is a united states environmental law that promotes the enhancement of the environment and established the presidents council on environmental quality ceq. The epas september 2016 rrp inspection manual establishes uniform guidance for epacredentialed inspectors who conduct inspections to monitor compliance with the rrp rule. Regional epa contacts for renovation, repair, and painting rule tips and complaints. New final rulemaking and record of decision as part of its ongoing commitment to preserving americas rich wildlife legacy and the ability of all americans to enjoy their unique and spectacular public lands, the u. The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended pub. Us coast guard headquarters washington, dc september 2012 capstone paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the certificate in nepa duke environmental leadership program nicholas school of the environment at duke university 2012. Steps to lead safe renovation, repair, and painting 36page, 890kb pdf. The national capital planning commission ncpc or commission rescinds its current environmental and historic preservation policies and procedures 2004 policies and hereby adopts new rules governing ncpcs implementation of.
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