Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 15 - HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Part 3 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Compliance and Enforcement
Section 216-RICR-50-15-3.1 - Authority and Purpose

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 50 15 3.1

Current through September 18, 2024

3.1.1 Authority

A. These Regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-1, 23-24.6, and 42-128.1, and 40 C.F.R Part 745 for the purpose of establishing a comprehensive program to protect public health by reducing exposure to environmental lead and preventing childhood lead poisoning.

B. In 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delegated authority to the Department to enforce the provisions of the Federal Lead-Based Paint Program ( 40 C.F.R. Part 745). In 2010, EPA delegated authority to the Department to enforce the provisions of the Federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program ( 40 C.F.R. Part 745 Subpart E).

C. The following Regulations also provide procedures related to this Part:
1. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing Laboratory and Administrative Services provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title);

2. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Reporting of Infectious, Environmental and Occupational Diseases (Part 30-05-1 of this Title);

3. Rules and Regulations for Certifying Analytical Laboratories (Part 60-05-5 of this Title);

4. Rules and Regulations for Clinical Laboratories and Stations (Part 60-05-4 of this Title);

5. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Practices and Procedures Before the Department of Health (Part 10-05-4 of this Title); and

6. Rules and Regulations Relating to Equal Access to Justice (Part 10-05-3 of this Title).

7. Lead Training, Certification, and Licensing (Part 11 of this Subchapter)

8. Lead Inspections, Testing Methods and Standards (Part 5 of this Subchapter)

9. Lead Safe Work Practices (Part 12 of this Subchapter)

10. Rules and Regulations Governing Lead Hazard Mitigation (860-RICR-00- 00-2).

3.1.2 Purpose

A. The purpose of this Part is to:
1. Implement and enforce requirements of the Act and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-128.1, Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1991 and Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1998.

2. Implement and enforce federally delegated provisions, responsibilities, and requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in § 3.1.1(B) of this Part;

3. Protect the public health and public interest by establishing Rules and Regulations to minimize public, occupant, and worker exposure to environmental lead and prevent childhood lead poisoning; and

4. Establish programs for screening children under the age of six (6) who are at risk for lead poisoning;

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