Resources

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Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning (202) 543-1147
A national non-profit public interest advocacy organization created to prevent childhood lead poisoning. To that end it has launched national education, policy, and advocacy activities. They provide information on current and pending feral legislation and regulations. The publications they offer include Understanding Title X, information on real estate disclosure rules, and a newsletter.

American industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) (703) 849-8888
They administer a laboratory proficiency program for lead testing in paint chips, soil, and dust wipes which was designed by EPA. A laboratory may participate in the environmental Lead proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT) program by calling AIHA.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lead poisoning Prevention Branch (404) 488-7330
They provide technical assistance for childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, distribute lead-related publications, and issue guidelines on levels of concern for lead in blood.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (800) 998-9999
Office of Affordable Housing Programs, HOME Information Center. The Center provides information on funding sources, both public and private, for affordable housing and case studies highlighting strategies to develop and rehabilitate affordable housing. The Center also provides printed materials on HOME, HOPE 3, CHAS and upcoming training and conferences on affordable housing.

Office of Lead Hazard Control (202) 755-1822
They provide information on HUD lead-based paint grant programs and initiatives. They offer technical support on housing issues.

HUD user (800) 245-2691
This user service provides HUD documents to the public. The lead-based materials they distribute include EPS's abatement training curriculum.

The National Center for Lead-Safe Housing (410) 992-0712
They provide technical assistance for lead hazard control in housing. They have developed a series of guidance documents. Their mission is to reduce childhood lead poisoning and, at the same time, preserve affordable housing. The Center works with state and local governments that are developing and carrying out cost-effective strategies to reduce lead hazards in older housing, which is occupied by low and moderate-income households. The Center sponsors applied research projects, and assesses pilot lead-based paint abatement programs. They also develop guidelines for dealing with correcting lead-based paint hazards in federally funded housing.

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (800)35-NIOSH (356-4674)
They serve professionals concerned with occupational exposure to lead. Issues of most concern are lead smelting, recycling and radiator repair. Workers may request a workplace (i.e., health hazard) evaluation.

Conservation Law Foundation 62 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110
Provides help on developing legislation, regulations, liability and insurance issues. It works to build coalitions, and design financial assistance program.

Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205
The institute is dedicated to preventing disabilities in children, particularly developmental disabilities. The Institute includes a lead clinic specializing in pediatric lead poisoning. In addition to treatment of lead poisoned children, the clinic in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins University researchers has initiated studies on the best methods of reducing lead in the child's environment. The clinic also provides information to parents, community education, and outreach.

United Parents Against Lead 1438 East 52nd Street Chicago, IL 06015 (312)324-7824
An organization built by parents of lead poisoned children, UPAL is building a support and resource network to encourage local prevention programs. It is linked to local and state UPAL organizations. The organization provides education and referrals to families of lead-poisoned children.

National Conference of State Legislatures 1560 Broadway Suite 700 Denver, CO 80202
Tracks state level legislative developments on lead poisoning issues.

National Safety Council National Lead Information Center 1019 19th Street Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036 (800)424-LEAD (Lead clearinghouse) (800)424 LEAD-FYI (Lead Hotline) The lead hotline provides general information to the public. Callers are sent a basic information package on lead. It also includes referral information to local sources. Available in English and Spanish. The Clearinghouse provides a staffed phone line and technical information for professionals.

Federal and State Agencies:

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control and Poisoning Prevention 451 7th Street SW Room B-133 Washington, DC 20410 (202)755-1822
Provides grants to cities and states for lead based paint hazard control efforts. The Office also sponsors research.

National Regional Lead Training Centers The National University Continuing Education Association Program One Dupont Circle Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036 (202)659-3130
Providers training support at regional centers for contractor, worker, risk assessor, and lead inspector-training courses.

USEPA 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791
Provides information on lead in drinking water.

Safe Drinking Water Hotline (USEPA) (800)426-4791 Provides information on lead in drinking water.

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (USEPA) (202) 260-3931.
Provides grants on certification and training issues, and information on lead issues.

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Publications:

Title X Task Force Report and/or the Executive Summary
Available from HUDUSER, for a $5 fee. To order call 1-800-245-2691.

Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing.
$45. USHUD. To order call 1-800-245-2691. This is the comprehensive technical document on lead hazard remediation.

Comprehensive and Workable Plan for the Abatement of Lead-Based Paint in Privately Owned Housing
HUD, December, 1990. Call US HUD (202) 755-1805.

Guide for Prevention and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Rental Housing.
The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). $18. To order call Customer Service Call 1-610-832-9585 or write: ASTM EO6 Staff Manager, ASTM, 100 Bar Harbour Drive, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. This is their most recent provisional standard PS61-96; ASTM has published several Practices, Guides, and Specifications relating to lead-based paint.

Guide to Innovative Financing for Control of Lead Hazards.
$25. The Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning To Order call 1-202-543-1147, or write: The Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning 227 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20002. This is a primer on how to use the Community Reinvestment Act to secure funding for lead hazard control in communities that most need it as well as sources of funding.

Lead Poisoning: What it is, and What you can do About It.
While quantities last. The Legal Services Corporation of New Jersey. Call 1-908-572-9100 or write: The Legal Services Corporation 100 Metroplex Drive at Plainfield Ave., Suite 402 Edison, NJ 08818.

1) Important Facts About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

2) Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children: A Statement by the Centers for Disease Control

3) Strategic Plan for the Elimination of Childhood Lead Poisoning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Building 101, Mail Stop 742 Atlanta GA 30341. Call 1-404-488-7330.

Creating a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Policy: A Practical, Step-by-Step Approach for Nonprofit Housing Organizations. $5. The National Center for Lead-Safe Housing American City Building 10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 205 Columbia, MD 21044. To order or for more information, call 1-410-715-2310.

Guide Specifications for Reducing Lead-Base Paint Hazards (May 1995) The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). To order or for more information call 1-202-289-1092. Or write: The National Institute of Building Sciences, Publications Department 1201 L Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20005-4014. This is a technical guidance document for the purchase of services for reducing lead-based paint hazards.

Historic Buildings and the Lead Paint Hazard. Write to: Massachusetts Historical Commission 80 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 or call (617)727-8470.

Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning in Young Children CDC October 1991 Write to: CDC, Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, F28 1600 Clifton Road Atlantic, GA 30333 or call (404) 488-7330.

Legacy of Lead: America's Continuing Epidemic of Childhood Lead Poisoning Environmental Defense Fund, March 1990. Call EDF, Washington at (202) 387-3500.

Get the Lead Out: A Community Discussion Package
Call the Lead Poisoning Prevention Education and Training Program, UMDNJ-SOM, 609-566-6034. Package includes a video tape, articles, and leaders' guide.

What You Should Know About Lead-Based Paint in Your Home Consumer Product Safety Alert:
Write to Publications Request, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207. Available through EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (800) 426-4791

Environmental Hazards in Your School: A Resource Handbook", 1990; "Lead and Your Drinking Water", 1993; "Lead in School Drinking Water (a manual for school officials)," 1989.

Lead in Construction is available by calling US Dept. of Labor-OSHA (202) 219-4667.

Call the OSHA Regional Office in NYC at 800-827-1004 to obtain the following: Code of Federal Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Subpart Z: Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Lead". Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 1985 (29CFR 1910.1025). "Working with Lead in the Construction Industry". US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Publications,
Call (202)543-1147 : Blueprint for Prevention; Developing Prevention Programs and Mobilizing Resources; Resources for Prevention Programs; Resources for Financing Abatement; and Framework for Action Title X

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On the Internet:

HUD's lead-related documents, pamphlets, reports, and regulations are available at USHUD's Office of Lead Hazard control at http://www.hud.gov/lea/leadhome.html. Another of their Internet addresses is http://www.hud.gov/lea/learegs.html.

General federal regulations on all topics can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html.

The Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, which includes lead issues provides information on lead, EPA standards information and environmental justice information at http://www.epq.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html.

The National Lead Information Center, a project of the National Safety Council, can be reached at http://www.nsc.org/ehc/lead.html.

Agency Phone Contacts:

National Lead Education Hot Line 1-800-LEAD-FYI (information packet and poster)

NJ Lead Paint Abatement Program, Department of Community Affairs 609-633-6179

NJDEP, Division of Solid Waste Management, Recycling of Hazardous waste: 609-530-8395

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Analytical/Legal & Other Services:

State Environmental Laboratories: Will often test household materials at the request of a health department but usually they do not take requests directly from general public. Environmental and Health laboratories are State-certified: A list of labs certified to test various media for lead is available from Division of Environmental Quality. OSHA approved laboratories for blood lead analysis: a list is available from state health departments and OSHA offices.

Conservation Law Foundation 62 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110
Provides help on developing legislation, regulations, liability and insurance issues. It works to build coalitions, and design financial assistance program.

Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205
The institute is dedicated to preventing disabilities in children, particularly developmental disabilities. The Institute includes a lead clinic specializing in pediatric lead poisoning. In addition to treatment of lead poisoned children, the clinic in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins University researchers has initiated studies on the best methods of reducing lead in the child=s environment. The clinic also provides information to parents, community education, and outreach.

United Parents Against Lead 1438 East 52nd Street Chicago, IL 06015 (312)324-7824
An organization built by parents of lead poisoned children, UPAL is building a support and resource network to encourage local prevention programs. It is linked to local and state UPAL organizations. The organization provides education and referrals to families of lead-poisoned children.

National Center for Lead Safe Housing
Their mission is to reduce childhood lead poisoning and, at the same time, preserve affordable housing. The Center works with state and local governments that are developing and carrying out cost-effective strategies to reduce lead hazards in older housing, which is occupied by low and moderate income households. The Center sponsors applied research projects, assess pilot lead-based paint abatement programs, and develops guidelines for dealing with correcting lead-based paint hazards in federally-supported housing.

National Conference of State Legislatures 1560 Broadway Suite 700 Denver, CO 80202
Tracks state level legislative developments on lead poisoning issues.

National Safety Council National Lead Information Center 1019 19th Street Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036 (800)424-LEAD (Lead clearinghouse) (800)424 LEAD-FYI (Lead Hotline)
The lead hotline provides general information to the public. Callers are sent a basic information package on lead. It also includes referral information to local sources. Available in English and Spanish. The Clearinghouse provides a staffed phone line and technical information for professionals.

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