Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities; State of Iowa. Notice of Self-Certification Program Authorization, Request for Public Comment, Opportunity for Public Hearing

Résumé

This notice announces that on January 19, 2010, the State of Iowa was deemed authorized under section 404(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2684(a), and 40 CFR 745.324(d)(2), to administer and enforce requirements for a renovation, repair and painting program in accordance with section 402(c)(3) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3). This notice also announces that EPA is seeking comment during a 45-day public comment period, and is providing an opportunity to request a public hearing within the first 15 days of this comment period, on whether Iowa's program is at least as protective as the Federal program and provides for adequate enforcement. This notice also announces that the authorization of the Iowa 402(c)(3) program, which was deemed authorized by regulation and statute on January 19, 2010, will continue without further notice unless EPA, based on its own review and/or comments received during the comment period, disapproves the Iowa program application on or before July 19, 2010.