Last evening we were delighted to sponsor a focus-group screening of the documentary “MisLead: America’s Secret Epidemic,” a film that details several families’ tribulations with lead poisoning. If all goes as planned, the film will be included this Spring at the Sundance Film Festival. The film’s creator, Tamara Rubin, came to Madison, Wis., last night [...]
In-Depth Look at the EPA’s Latest Round of RRP Fines for Lead Paint
In an effort to better understand how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is meting enforcement of its Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule, Testudo LLC is examining the government agency’s latest round of RRP fines. The agency’s latest RRP enforcement actions were significant because the EPA rolled out two “pilot programs” in order to quickly [...]
EPA Fines 16 Companies for RRP Violations
Every once in awhile the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicizes another round of Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule fines. The agency was recently at it again. In November, 16 companies were fined by the EPA for violating the RRP rule. 13 of the companies reached settlements with the EPA for a combined $53,792, amounting [...]
Announcing 4 Lead Safe Renovator Courses in Janesville, Wis.
Testudo LLC, Wisconsin’s leading provider of Lead Safe Renovator training for compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, will hold four upcoming classes in Janesville, Wis. These training sessions are open to anyone needing to comply with the RRP rule, including landlords, property managers and remodeling contractors (plumbers, electricians, roofers, window installers, wood floor installers, etc.).
The class dates are:
3M’s LeadCheck Approved For Use in Wisconsin For RRP Lead Paint Work
On Wednesday, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) approved 3M’s LeadCheck for use by Lead Safe Renovators when they’re working on projects within the scope of the EPA’s Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule. Haven’t heard the news yet? Well, don’t be too shocked—DHS hasn’t made an official announcement yet or anything, but they did [...]
Raising RRP Awareness, One Newspaper at a Time
Forgive us while we toot our own horn. Did you see the Wisconsin State Journal Tuesday? It featured a story about Testudo and included a good general overview of the RRP rule.
It’s easy to read, it’s accurate—basically, it’s a good RRP primer if you ever come across anyone who is new to the rule, whether he or she be a colleague or an employee. Maybe you could hand a copy to an employee the night before you plan to do your on-site training?