Rhode Island Throws Out Lead Case

On July 1, in an unfortunate decision, the Rhode Island Supreme Court overturned a jury's verdict finding paint companies liable for creating a public nuisance.

Read the Alliance's statement on the court decision.

Read the Supreme Court's Ruling.

EPA Releases Final
Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule

On March 31, the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final lead-safe remodeling and renovation rule. EPA's announcement of the rule follows years of regulatory delay.

Read the Alliance's statement on the final remodeling and renovation rule.

Read an in-depth analysis of the final rule in the March-April 2008 Alliance Alert.

Read the final rule and associated material from the EPA.

See a summary of the rule.

Obtain a sample press release for local advocacy around the rule and its implementation.

Read the Alliance's comments on the draft rule.

 

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