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Lead

Why have the fees for Lead-Based Paint Activities program decreased since they were first implemented in 1999?

Since 1999, EPA has made substantial changes in the way it administers its accreditation and certification program. The transition to the automated federal Lead-based Paint Program (FLPP) database and the associated centralized data processing has resulted in lower overall costs of the Lead-Based Paint Activities program.

Question Number: 23002-33300

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