U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1994. EPA Guidance on Residential Lead-Based Paint, 
Lead-Contaminated Dust, and Lead-Contaminated Soil. EPA540-F-94-045. Order online at 
<www.epa.gov/ncepihom/ordering.htm>. 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1995. EPA Residential Sampling for Lead: Protocols 
for Dust and Soil Sampling. EPA747-R-95-001. 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1997. Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your 
Home. EPA747-K-97-001. Order online at <www.epa.gov/ncepihom/ordering.htm>. 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2001. Lead Paint Safety A Guide for 
Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work. HUD-1779-LHC. 
Links 
U.S. EPA National Lead Information Center at <www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.htm>. 
A federally funded hotline and clearinghouse that provides information on lead hazard reduc¬ 
tion and exposure prevention. To speak with one of the Center s clearinghouse specialists, call 
1-800-424-LEAD Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. 
U.S. EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) at 
<www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html>. 
Responsible for EPA programs related to lead poisoning prevention and lead regulation. OPPT 
also provides educational packets for parents, teachers, day care providers, and librarians, as well 
as technical information and publications. 
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at <www.hud.gov/lead/ 
leahome.html>. 
Sets standards for evaluating and managing lead in federal-assisted housing and promotes efforts 
to reduce lead hazards in privately owned housing. In addition, provides grants to communities 
to reduce lead hazards in housing. 
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