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October 6, 2023

Why the Impact of the New Lead Dust Limits Could Be Substantial

By Partner ESI and Partner ESI

Under the EPA’s proposed regulations, any detectable amount of lead dust found while conducting an assessment will be considered ‘hazardous’ and will require remediation.

By Carlton Gordon | October 06, 2023, on GlobeSt.com

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed regulations that strengthen the removal of lead-based paint/dust caused by renovations or general aging of existing building surfaces. The potential monetary implications for landlords, facility owners, and managers to remediate these properties could be substantial, but lead-based paint removal might also be the end of exorbitantly costly lawsuits, the ‘bad press’ associated with older facilities, and health issues suffered by those exposed to this health risk.

In this article from GlobeSt.com, Partner ESI’s Senior Project Manager for the Industrial Hygiene department, Carlton Gordon, discusses the impact of such a significant regulatory change. To learn more, read the full article.

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Partner ESI

Partner ESI

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is a full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting and design firm with over 1,000 professionals with experts based in locations throughout in the United States, Canada, Caribbean & Latin America (CALA), and Europe. As industry leaders in due diligence assessments, they bring over 100 years of collective experience to complex engineering challenges and risk management in commercial real estate and development. Founded on technical excellence and client service, Partner's team includes licensed Professional Engineers, Environmental Professionals, Geologists, Architects, LEED Accredited Professionals, and other credentialed specialists who provide comprehensive solutions across the real estate lifecycle. Their deep expertise spans environmental site assessments, property condition assessments, seismic risk analysis, construction risk management, industrial hygiene, energy efficiency consulting, regulatory compliance, and more.

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