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IN SB0244
Bill
AI Summary
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State department of health must seek authorization from the EPA to administer and enforce the federal renovation, repair, and painting program in Indiana under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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State must plan and design a program with procedures for accrediting lead-based paint training programs and certifying individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities.
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State must establish work practice standards for lead-based paint activities and require all such activities be conducted by appropriately certified contractors.
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State must develop infrastructure and government capacity to effectively implement and enforce the lead-based paint hazard program.
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Effective date is July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Lead-based paint hazard program. Requires the state department of health to seek authorization from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer and enforce, in Indiana, the EPA's program to address lead-based paint hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in certain housing structures and facilities.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
1/6/2015