Mission The Lead-Based Paint Management Program protects human health, safety and the environment from the adverse effects of lead-based paint hazards through implementation of a District-wide strategy to build the infrastructure necessary to reduce the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning. Programs serve to reduce the population exposure to lead hazards, conduct property inspections, implement comprehensive educational outreach, training and prevention activities, and provide for certification, permitting and accreditation. The program serves to mobilize public and private resources, involving cooperation among all levels of government and the private sector, developing cost-effective methods for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards. The following activites help the program achieve its goals:
Certification and Accreditation of lead-based paint professionals
Permitting of lead-based paint abatement projects and activities
Inspection and compliance monitoring of lead-based paint activities
Strong enforcement of District and federal lead regulations
Program Description The District of Columbia Lead-Based Paint Management Program is the authorized US Environmental Protection Agency state program under the Lead-Based Paint Compliance and Enforcement Grant delegated to the Department of Health. Activities include conducting monitoring inspections for lead abatement permitted work, hazard control dust-wipe analysis, accrediting training providers, providing training to persons for the purpose of qualification to meet lead-based paint worker or contractor certification; and reviewing project permit issuance requirements, responding to complaints, and initiating enforcement action for regulatory non-compliance.
