CLCID

Stay abreast of legislative issues that are important to our industry and could affect your right to practice.

NKBA Northern California is a member of the California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design (CLCID), THE voice for Interior Designers, Students, Educators and the Industry.

For up-to-date news, go to CLCID’s website and Subscribe to Direct-Link.

EPA Amendments: April 22, 2010

The EPA has adopted a number of amendments. As expected, the opt-out provision which allowed owners to waive the requirements for lead paint remediation has been eliminated. Accordingly, all pre-1978 housing must now be renovated by following the RRP Rules. In addition, the EPA has modified the record keeping requirements so that contractors must now give copies of the records documenting compliance with the rules to the owner or occupant within 30 days after final invoice or completion of the project. These changes take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register Lastly, the EPA has published notice of 2 new regulations it is considering. The first would require dust-wipe testing after most renovations and that the results evidencing lead levels below regulatory hazard standards be furnished to the owner or occupant. The second proposed rule is to extend required lead-safe work practices to renovations on all commercial and public buildings.

For additional information about these and other rule changes, visit the EPA’s website News Page.

Breaking News: June 18, 2010

NKBA just learned that the Environmental Protection Agency has decided to delay enforcement of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule until October 1, 2010. To read a copy of the EPA’s announcement, click Here.

The EPA will not take any enforcement action for violations of the Rule’s firm certification requirement untl October 1, 2010. The EPA also will not take any enforcement action against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to enroll in, or has enrolled in, by no later than September 30, 2010, a certified renovator class to train contractors in practices necessary for compliance with the final rules. The training must be completed by December 31, 2010.

EPA’s RRP Classes in San Jose

DIY Academy is offering local RRP classses. Check their website for further information.