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Waste Classification Guidance for Building Demolition Debris Containing Lead-Based Paint

This document provides guidance on characterizing solid wastes generated during demolition operations.   Region 2’s ECAD believes it was developed using existing Agency guidance at the time, and was intended to be a practical compilation of sampling options, procedures, and statistical methods for use by the Region 2 regulated community. It is a document that has been shared with the regulated community.

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  • Region 2 Waste Classification Guidance for Building Demolition Debris Containing Lead-Based Paint (PDF)(16 pp, 581 K, October 8, 1993)
    This document provides guidance on characterizing solid wastes generated during demolition operations.   Region 2’s ECAD believes it was developed using existing Agency guidance at the time, and was intended to be a practical compilation of sampling options, procedures, and statistical methods for use by the Region 2 regulated community. It is a document that has been shared with the regulated community.