April 8, 2010

To:  All interested individuals and entities.

RE: New Lead-Based Paint Regulations in Kansas.

Dear Kansas Business Owners and Operators,

On April 9, 2010 the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Prevention Program officially implements revised regulations which include the adoption of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rules.

Please take time to understand what these regulation changes mean to you.  KDHE has been responsible for enforcing regulations dealing with lead-based paint in housing in Kansas since 2000.  KDHE regulations have long detailed the rules that training providers, lead activity firms, lead abatement supervisors and workers must follow as they relate to lead-based paint abatement. Most business in Kansas will never deal with this issue.

The RRP regulations that KDHE has adopted were created by the EPA and deal with business that work on housing built prior to 1978.   To understand the requirements of RRP in Kansas we recommend that you refer to our latest publication “The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule – A Handbook for Contractors, Property Managers and Maintenance Personnel.”  

Many contractors in Kansas are anxious to become compliant and be licensed by KDHE as a “Renovation Firm.”  We are pleased to announce that you may submit your application to KDHE at this time for licensing and that our website is now available that will allow your firm to become licensed through an on-line application process that will allow you to continue your work in an uninterrupted fashion. 

Training for “certified renovators” in Kansas can be obtained from various training providers who are listed on our website under the “Lead Training Classes in Kansas” page.  Once you have successfully completed the course you will need to register with KDHE to be officially certified in Kansas.  If you have already completed an EPA training courses contact your training provider to find out what will be required to meet KDHE standards.  This process is free of charge and can be completed online but it is a vital step in complying with the RRP regulations in Kansas.

KDHE understands that with the implementation of the RRP rule many people are confused and have questions. Please do not panic or believe rumors that always seem to circulate. Visit the KDHE website or call the KDHE Bureau of Environmental Health for the most current and up to date information and compliance guidance.

KDHE staff will be visiting communities statewide to conduct RRP compliance workshops. If you would like to arrange for such a meeting in your community please contact us and we will make arrangements to visit your community.

TO VIEW THE NEW KANSAS REGULATIONS AS PUBLISHED IN THE
KANSAS REGISTER MARCH 25, 2010 PLEASE CLICK HERE!

• RRP FAQs
• Hardware Store Poster for PRE
• Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Handbook
• Confirmation of Receipt Form

RRP Compliance Assistance Forms:

• Renovation Work Practice Standards
• Post Renovation Visual Inspection and Cleaning Verification Record
• Third Party Post Renovation Clearance Sampling Form
• On-the-job Training Form Renovation, Repair, and Painting
• Post Renovation Clearance Template Letter (Passed)
• Post Renovation Clearance Template Letter (Failed)

Sincerely

Thomas Langer, MPA – Interim Director
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Bureau of Environmental Health

If your community would like to host a forum to discuss the changes please contact KDHE Healthy Homes Program 1-866-865-3233 Or email lead@kdheks.gov.