Book Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy is to manage lead-based paint in a manner protective of human health and the environment and to comply with all applicable Federal, State, or local laws regulating lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards. The attached Field Guide is a joint DoD and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance document for use by DoD and EPA personnel in the evaluation and control of lead-based paint at DoD residential real property scheduled for disposition under the base realignment and closure (BRAC) program. Lead-based paint requirements are defined by Title X, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, which amended the Lead-Based Paint Positioning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C, Section 4822) and its implementing regulations (under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 1013 rule). DoD will issue separate policy on lead-based paint requirements for transferring non-residential properties.