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What are dioxins and how common are they?
Dioxins are found throughout the world in the environment. Dioxins are a result of industrial processes and other activities such as burning fuels like wood, coal, or oil. Dioxins are called persistent organic pollutants, meaning they take a long time to break down once they are in the environment.
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I have heard about research being conducted by the University of Kentucky. What is the health tracking survey?
University of Kentucky College of Public Health researcher Dr. Erin N. Haynes and her team received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a long-term health study with and for the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area. The first step is to learn more…
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What kind of screening does the East Liverpool City Hospital's East Palestine Clinic offer related to the train derailment?
The screening tests are based on recommendations by specialists in toxicology to monitor anyone exposed to substances from the train derailment. The tests include urine and blood tests. A urinalysis is done that looks for problems involving the kidneys. The blood tests include a complete blood count (CBC) and a…
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Are any other tests ordered?
There may be based on the evaluation by the physician or other healthcare provider. If a patient is having specific symptoms there may be other tests needed. For example, if a patient is short of breath, they may need to have a chest x-ray or other tests done to evaluate…
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May I use the pamphlet “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home” to meet my obligations for pre-renovation education under the RRP Rule?
Answer: No. As of December 22, 2008, only the pamphlet “ Renovate Right ” may be used to comply with the pre-renovation education requirements of the RRP Rule. “ Protect Your Family ” is still available for use during real-estate sales and lease transactions and for general information. Question Number…
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My firm is replacing windows in a condominium. Is this type of exterior work considered work in a common area, and if so, must other owners and occupants be informed about the job?
Exterior renovations of multi-unit target housing are considered renovations of a common area. A common area is a portion of a building that is generally accessible to all residents or users of the building. Renovations in common areas of multi-unit target housing, such as condominiums, must be performed in accordance…
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Under the Pre-Renovation Education Rule, I have the option of using a certificate of mailing to notify the owner or occupant. What is the difference between a certificate of mailing and certified mail?
A certificate of mailing is a receipt showing evidence of mailing, while certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of mail. When using the certificate of mailing option, no record is kept at the mailing office and a receipt is not obtained when mail is delivered to the addressee…
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When multiple contractors are involved in a single renovation, must every contractor provide pre-renovation education? Can a certified firm assign its responsibility to a property management company?
All firms performing, offering or claiming to perform renovations are responsible for ensuring compliance with the pre-renovation education requirements of the RRP Rule. However, it is unnecessary for the same notifications and information to be given out repeatedly during a single renovation. Accordingly, a firm may discharge the task by…
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Are there specific medical tests available for vinyl chloride?
Medical tests to determine if you have been exposed to vinyl chloride include measuring vinylchloride in your breath but must be collected shortly after exposure. The test is not useful forvery low levels of exposure. Thiodiglycolic acid, which is a breakdown product of vinyl chloride detected in urine, can also…
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I am planning on sending the pamphlet via certificate of mailing to a tenant who occupies a unit scheduled to be renovated. Does the tenant’s name need to be addressed on the mailing, or is it acceptable to address the envelope to Attn: Tenant/Occupant?
Answer: The tenant’s name and address must be indicated on the mailing. The RRP Rule requires a renovator to provide the “Renovate Right” pamphlet to an adult in each unit. Therefore, the name and address of an adult occupant in each unit must be indicated on the mailing. The renovator…
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If working in target housing occupied by persons who are blind, how should a firm comply with the pre-renovation information distribution requirements?
EPA’s pamphlet titled Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools is currently not published in a Braille format. In addition to distributing the regular pamphlet, a firm working in such an environment should take extra precaution to ensure that the owner and occupants are…
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If a firm completely blocks access to a common area for the duration of a renovation, does the renovator still have to provide notifications to all tenants?
When tenant accessibility to a work site within a common area can be precluded for the duration of a renovation, EPA considers that work site to be temporarily excluded from the common area of the building for pre-renovation education purposes because it is not accessible to the residents and users…
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If a renovation is to be performed on a common area in a pre-1978 building that contains a mix of studio apartments (0-bedroom dwellings) and apartments with one or more bedrooms, what pre-renovation education requirements would apply?
With respect to apartments with 1 or more bedrooms, the renovator must provide written notification to an adult occupant of each dwelling no more than 60 days before any renovation activity commences. See 40 CFR 745.84(b)(2 ). As a reminder, notice of renovation activities in common areas may be provided…
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If a project disturbs six square feet or less of interior surface or twenty square feet or less of exterior surface, is it necessary for a firm to comply with the pre-renovation education requirements, such as distributing the pamphlet?
No. A project that disturbs six square feet or less of interior painted surface or twenty square feet or less of exterior painted surface is not considered a "renovation" under the Rule. It is considered a minor maintenance and repair activity. As long as this type of disturbance does not…
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When renovating a common area in an apartment building, must my firm provide pre-renovation education to all tenants?
Yes. Firms performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit housing must comply with the information distribution requirements before beginning renovation activities. The firm must provide the owner of the common area being renovated (generally the building owner) with the "Renovate Right" pamphlet and obtain a written acknowledgement of receipt. The…
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