40 C.F.R. § 745.339
§ 745.339 Effective date. (40 CFR Part 745)
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States and Indian Tribes may seek authorization to administer and enforce subpart L of this part pursuant to this subpart at any time. States and Indian Tribes may seek authorization to administer and enforce the pre-renovation education provisions of subpart E of this part pursuant to this subpart at any time. States and Indian Tribes may seek authorization to administer and enforce all of subpart E of this part pursuant to this subpart effective June 23, 2008.
Under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.339, states and Indian Tribes are permitted to seek federal authorization to run their own lead-paint renovation and pre-renovation education programs at various points in time. Authorization to oversee the pre-renovation education components of subpart E, as well as the full scope of subpart L, could be sought at any time, while authorization to administer all of subpart E became available starting June 23, 2008. This provision essentially sets the timeline for when state and tribal governments could step in to manage these lead-safety regulatory programs in place of the federal government.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in states or on tribal lands that have sought authorization under § 745.339 should be aware that the applicable lead-paint renovation rules may be administered and enforced by a state or tribal agency rather than directly by the EPA. Compliant operators generally verify whether their jurisdiction has received such authorization, since the administering authority may have its own procedures, forms, or contacts for compliance matters. Staying current with the relevant state or tribal program helps ensure that pre-renovation education and renovation work requirements under subpart E and subpart L are being met under the correct regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 745.339, tenants living in states or on tribal lands that have obtained authorization may find that lead-paint renovation and pre-renovation education rules are enforced by a state or tribal agency rather than the EPA directly. This means that complaints or concerns about a landlord's compliance with lead-safe renovation practices may be directed to that authorized state or tribal program. Tenants can look into whether their jurisdiction has an authorized program and may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand available enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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