As the primary coordinating agency of the commonwealth for state lead enforcement pursuant to tsca, title IV, the massachusetts department of labor standards ('DLS') proposes lead enforcement…

As the primary coordinating agency of the commonwealth for state lead enforcement pursuant to tsca, title IV, the massachusetts department of labor standards ('DLS') proposes lead enforcement initiatives of three general types in FY2023. These initiatives are in accordance with usepa priorities for decentralization of title IV lead regulatory operations and authority to the states. In addition, these initiatives apply EPA's operating principles for compliance assistance, compliance monitoring, incentives, and enforcement actions to the development of the MA lead training, accreditation and certification programs in an effective manner.activities:these proposed initiatives are: the conduct of 44 lead-safe renovation or 'RRP' rule inspections for the two year grant period focused on work sites where carelessly or improperly conducted home renovation work results in the creation of serious lead hazards or lead poisonings. This work would include the development and refinement of inspectional checklists and other enforcement protocols for enforcement of LSR-related requirements that have recently been incorporated into the DLS deleading standard. Enforcement actions arising from said inspections would be assessed and prosecuted in accordance with our revised 2017 enforcement response policy (ERP) developed under a previous cooperative agreement. A continuation of the lead abatement inspections begun under previous cooperative agreements. These inspections will document compliance with tsca, title IV requirements set forth at 40 CFR part 745, subpart l and state requirements for lead-based paint activities set forth at 454 CMR 22.00. A total of 14 deleading compliance inspections would be performed for the two year grant period. These inspections would be targeted through our neutral administrative inspection scheme which incorporates job notifications, tips and complaints and prior history of non-compliance. Enforcement actions arising from said inspections would be assessed in accordance with our revised 2017 enforcement response policy (ERP) developed under a previous cooperative agreement.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:- conduct 44 LSR/RRP rule inspections focused on work sites where renovation is being performed, to check for proper training of the work force, licensure of the company or firm, and compliance with DLS' lead-safe renovation work practice requirements. - DLS proposes to conduct 14 deleading enforcement inspections begun under a previous cooperative agreement. Direct beneficiaries of this program include the citizens of massachusetts, and especially children, as lead poisoning in children causes numerous health problems. - DLS proposes to conduct 7 lead-safe renovator-supervisor course audits at licensed lead training provider courses. Direct beneficiaries of this program include the citizens of massachusetts, and especially children, as lead poisoning in children causes numerous health problems.