Cracking Down on Violators of Lead-Based Paint Laws
"Exposure to lead can seriously impact people’s health, leading to learning disabilities, hearing loss and violent behavior. Children six years old and younger are most at risk. To protect the public’s health, EPA is taking action against violators of lead-based paint laws. The cases included in this enforcement alert involve licensed inspectors and building managers who failed to meet their responsibilities under lead-based paint regulations, putting children and residents
at risk..."