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Lead

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home - Real Estate Disclosure

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Note: The January 2020 version of Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home (PYF) includes the new dust-lead hazard standards that are effective January 6, 2020.  These standards are referenced on page 6.  EPA does not require users to discard older versions of the PYF document.  In order to ensure that the updated information is provided, users should provide a PYF supplement if using prior versions of the PYF document.   

EPA is currently working on a rule that may result in changes to the post-abatement clearance levels. EPA expects to issue a final rule in Fall 2020.


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