Immediately following the completion of renovation activities, a company conducts a clearance examination which reveals dust levels above the clearance standard. Is removal of dust to address the failure of this clearance examination considered abatement?

Answer:  No. The removal of dust to address the failure of the clearance examination would be considered part of cleanup from the renovation. Routine cleanup of renovation-related dust is not abatement, even if the dust is known to be above the dust lead hazard standard. For more information on lead-safe work practices or to find a professional certified by EPA, see EPA’s website at http: www.epa.gov/lead or contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD.

Question Number: 23002-33453

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