Common renovation and painting activities like sanding, cutting, and scraping can create and spread hazardous lead dust and cause lead poisoning. Nearly half of all the investigations for childhood lead poisoning in Oregon found that remodeling or repainting was the source of exposure.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule, called the "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule." Beginning April 2010, contractors performing renovation on homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

For more information on the training for RRP Certification or to sign up for an RRP Training, see the List of Accredited Training Providers offering training in Oregon.

The Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health Division is proposing new rules that will allow Oregon to implement this federal requirement.

Letter to Interested Parties (pdf)

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing (pdf)

Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact (pdf) Amended January 15, 2010.

Proposed Draft Text (pdf)