EPA Risk Assessor 2025/2026 Questions Graded A+
abatement methods - -removal
-replacement
-encapsulation
-enclosure
HUD 24 CFR Part 35 - Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in
Federally Owned Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
loading - area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
HUD Guidelines - Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing
based on requirements in Title X
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines - -qualifications
-sampling (dust, soil, paint chip)
-control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance
-worker protection
-assessing paint condition
-HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
-questionnaire/form examples
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act - 1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Purpose of Title X (4 parts) - 1. eliminate LBP hazards
2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs
3. establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards evaluation and
reduction.
, 4. reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning
**switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards
**establish primary prevention as a national strategy
what topics does Title X contain - -options for LBP control (interim, abatement of hazards, abatement of
all LBP)
-definition of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP hazards
-requirements for training and certification
-requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 - Lead in Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
LBP - loading: 1.0 mg/sq cm
concentration: 0.5%
5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in soil - play area: 400 ppm
non play area/dripline: 1200 ppm
HUD requires abatement: 5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in dust - floors: 10 ug/sq ft
sills: 100 ug/sq ft
troughs: 400 ug/sq ft
hazard levels for lead in air - OSHA PEL: 50 ug/m3
OSHA action level: 30 ug/m3
abatement methods - -removal
-replacement
-encapsulation
-enclosure
HUD 24 CFR Part 35 - Requirements for notification, evaluation, and reduction of LBP Hazards in
Federally Owned Residential properties + housing receiving federal aid.
loading - area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
HUD Guidelines - Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing
based on requirements in Title X
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines - -qualifications
-sampling (dust, soil, paint chip)
-control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance
-worker protection
-assessing paint condition
-HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
-questionnaire/form examples
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act - 1992 Residential LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Purpose of Title X (4 parts) - 1. eliminate LBP hazards
2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs
3. establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP hazards evaluation and
reduction.
, 4. reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning
**switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards
**establish primary prevention as a national strategy
what topics does Title X contain - -options for LBP control (interim, abatement of hazards, abatement of
all LBP)
-definition of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP hazards
-requirements for training and certification
-requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 - Lead in Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
LBP - loading: 1.0 mg/sq cm
concentration: 0.5%
5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in soil - play area: 400 ppm
non play area/dripline: 1200 ppm
HUD requires abatement: 5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in dust - floors: 10 ug/sq ft
sills: 100 ug/sq ft
troughs: 400 ug/sq ft
hazard levels for lead in air - OSHA PEL: 50 ug/m3
OSHA action level: 30 ug/m3
