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October 6, 2023

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

By 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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Founded in 2007, Partner Engineering and Science Inc., is the leading provider of engineering, environmental, energy, and construction consulting for the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Touching 1 in 5 CRE transactions in the U.S., Partner is widely recognized as the largest and best provider of third-party physical due diligence reports, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Seismic Risk Assessments, Zoning Reports, ALTA Land Title Surveys, and Construction Risk Management. Partner’s connectedness to the CRE market gives it an unparalleled view into CRE trends and risk management insights. Partner also provides a full suite of consulting services to support the entire real estate lifecycle, including: Geotechnical Consulting; Building Systems Consulting; Capital Management and Project Implementation Support; Environmental Health & Safety Consulting; Energy, Sustainability & Resilience Consulting; and Site Civil Engineering. With a responsive approach scaled for speed and agility, Partner helps clients manage risk, make smart investments, optimize asset performance, and win at their real estate investment strategies. Based in Torrance, Calif., Partner has over 1,400 employees in 40 offices around the globe.

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