Environmental lead program

This feature will serve as a tool to increase communication regarding future issues such as proposed rule changes, rule interpretations, enforcement actions, or updated licensing forms, procedures, etc. The U. In order to do any lead-based paint activity in these structures, such as lead inspections, lead risk assessments, lead hazard screens, or lead abatements, the individuals and firms conducting this work must be certified licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services DSHS , Environmental Lead Program.

In the absence of testing documentation to show that no lead-based paint is present, homes and child-occupied facilities built before must be assumed to contain lead-based paint. Please be aware that the U. This federal rule states among other things that these activities must be conducted by an EPA-certified Renovation Firm licensed by EPA using a certified Renovator and follow the lead-safe work practice requirements of the rule. Before any of this work begins, the hiring party should verify that the contractor is indeed a certified Renovator by asking for a copy of their certified Renovator training certificate, issued by an EPA-accredited trainer, and is also working for an EPA-certified Renovation Firm.

If you have questions regarding the U. Skip to content 3. Contact this Program Search this Program Customer Surveys Please let us know how we are doing by completing our customer service survey. No sharing of items will be allowed. Examinees will also need to provide their own water as examinees will not be allowed to use water fountains at exam sites.

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Anne Primeau-Faubert. To protect the health and safety of children, workers, and the general public by identifying and decreasing environmental lead hazards. Contact Anne Primeau-Faubert. Environmental Lead Program Mission To protect the health and safety of children, workers, and the general public by identifying and decreasing environmental lead hazards.

What we do Ensure that children under 6 years of age are screened for lead poisoning.