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A firm is conducting lead-based paint abatement on the exterior of target housing. Are dust samples for clearance purposes required by the TELRR?

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A firm is conducting lead-based paint abatement on the exterior of target housing. Are dust samples for clearance purposes required by the TELRR?

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No. Although sampling for clearance purposes is not required for exterior abatements, if wipe samples are taken, they must be collected by certified inspectors or risk assessors and submitted to an EPA “recognized laboratory” for analysis.