The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new federal rules to reduce the level of harmful lead dust in millions of homes, schools and child-care facilities. CNN values your feedback 1.

Biden admin cracks down on lead in dust. By Ellie Borst | 10/24/2024 01:34 PM EDT . EPA’s rule designates any detections of the toxic metal in dust as hazardous but steps back from stricter ...

The proposed rule’s dust-lead clearance levels for floors, window sills, and window troughs were 3, 20, and 25 micrograms per square foot. But, the final rule changed those standards to 5, 40 ...

Lead dust can be created when lead paint crumbles or is disturbed. Advertisement The EPA estimates that the rule will reduce lead exposure for up to 1.2 million people every year, including up to ...

Lead dust can accumulate on workers’ bodies, clothing, shoes and personal items. The first child was identified in November 2021, with more cases found in late 2022 and earlier this year.

From 10% to 15% of recent lead poisoning cases are coming from lead-contact abroad, including among recent immigrants from countries including Syria and Afghanistan, who arrived at the end of 2021 ...

Jade Shirey carries her son, Benny, 4, at their school in Jamestown, N.Y., on Sept. 18. After getting lead poisoning from paint on the stairs and doorframes of their home, Ben was diagnosed with ...

The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new federal rules to reduce the level of harmful lead dust in millions of homes, schools and child-care facilities.