Home Depot to pay $20.75 million penalty for violating EPA rule on renovations involving lead paint

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In a statement, Susan Bodine, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said, “Today’s settlement will significantly reduce children’s exposure to lead paint hazards. Home Depot will implement system-wide changes to ensure that contractors who perform work in homes constructed before 1978 are EPA-certified and follow lead-safe practices.  EPA expects all renovation companies to ensure their contractors follow these critical laws that protect public health.”

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