We at ASAP Environmental, Inc. appreciate this chance to introduce ourselves to you and offer our sevices regaring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) which goes into effect on April 22, 2010. I have included in this package some general information about the RRP Rule and a Complaince Guide to help you to better understand the Rule.

New Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) goes into effect on April 22, 2010

Beginning in April 2010, federal law will require contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Also, the EPA's information pamphlet, "Renovate Right", must be distributed to tenants and/or owners of the property prior to beginning work.

Older homes, child care facilites and schools are more likely to contain Lead-based paint. Surfaces that are determined to be fre of lead-based paint are exempt from the Rule. You have three options to determine if the surfaces to be distributed contain lead based paint:

• You must assume that lead-based paint is present and follow lead-safe work practices during the renovation, repair or painting job.
• You may also test for lead using a lead test kit approved by the EPA available at most hardware stores
• You can hire a certified lead inspector or risk assessor to check for lead-based paint.

Our inspectors are certified to perform inspections and risk assessments by Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We also carry 2 Million dollars of insurance to protect against Liability, Errors and Omissions. Pre-testing of surfaces and clearance dust samples is the best solution for the protection of childer from lead poisoning and protecting you from libaility.

Depending on your needs, we can perform a Lead Determinination on specific surfaces you may be distributing during the renovation, repair or painting project. We can also perform a Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment of the entire housing unit including all common areas. This is a very comprehensive inspection in which all surfaces are tested and documented on a report form.

ASAP Environmental, Inc. has performed over 20,000 lead paint inspections, risk assessments, lead determinations, dust testing and clearances since its inception in 1993. We have offices in Boston, Worcester, Rockland, Wakefield, Lawrence and Osterville, MA. Our main office is located in the Fields Corner area of Dorchester. We provide inspections throughout Massachusetts, as well as southern New Hampshire.

Each of our inspectors is equipped with an XRF analyzer, the most accurate and reliable lead detection device available. We offer analysis of dust wipe, water and soil samples, using Environmental Hazard Services, Inc. for this task. All samples are sent via Federal Express for next-day service, ensuring a quick delivery and exg the wait for results.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to contact our offices with any questions or concerns, whether by phone at (800) 349-7779, or by email at: inspections@asapenvironmental.com

Helpful Links

» www.epa.gov (US EPA: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil)

» www.alpineenvironmentalinc.com Alpine Environmental (Deleader, Mold Remediation)

» www.mass.gov (DOS: Division of Occupational Safety Lead Program)

» www.a-aservices.com (A & A Services)

» www.arsserve.com (ARS Services Inc)

» www.shawnmccadden.com (EPA RRP Summary for Remodelers)

» Deleading and Lead Safe Renovation Regulations

Training Links

» www.masseti.com (ETI: Environmental Training Institute)

» www.ieetrains.com (IEE: Institute for Environmental Education. Home, asbestos, lead, hazardous waste, mold & OSHA training.)