Omaha Lead Site Community Advisory Group
Handouts

Handouts 2009

December 9, 2009 - Meeting cancelled due to weather conditions

Comments to EPA regarding Lead Dust Hazard Standards and Definition of Lead-Based Paint

Temporary Soil Staging Area to Resume in North Omaha Fact Sheets

Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grantee Quarterly Progress Reports

Office of Environmental Justice Small Grants Program-Application Guidance

Environmental Education Grants-Solicitation Notice for 2010

St. Louis Landlord to Pay Penalty, Perform Lead Paint Removal for Failure to Inform Residents, Homeowners of Lead Hazards

Consumers Warned Not to Eat Jigong Chayote Candy

Study of Providence children: Even slightly high lead levels hurt abilities

Pollutants Boost Lead Paint Hazard

$2.5 million awarded in lead-paint lawsuit

EPA Press Release, October 22, 2009

Mexican bean pots have dangerous levels of lead

Study: Halloween Face Paint Dangerous for Children

7 toys and other products exceed lead limits, California says

Our AmeriCorps Experience

News from CPSC

 

October 14, 2009

Number of Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Number of Children Tested Per Year

Number of Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Number of EPA Yard Replacements Per Year

Letter to Lisa Jackson Regarding Citizen Petition to EPA Regarding the Paint and Dust Lead Standards

Letter to Bob Feild from Burlington Road Neighborhood Association

Beneficial Reuse of Omaha Lead Site Soils

Letter to Owner/Resident from Black & Veatch

Letter to Lisa Jackson from Mike Johanns

Midlands Voices: Don't Ignore Lead Concerns

OHKA Newsletter

La Vista OKs Rental Inspections

Press Release: Senators Reed and Hagel Introduce Bill to Create Council on Healthy Housing

Recommendations for Blood Lead Screening of Medicaid-Eligible Children Aged 1-5 Years

Childhood Lead Poisoning Associated with lead Dust Contamination of Family Vehicles and Child Safety Seats-Maine, 2008

AstroTurf Will Get the Lead Out

AP Impact: School Drinking Water Contains Toxins

News Release: HUD Announces Settlement with New York Landlords

Lead, Arsenic Found in Products from Handbags to Car Seats

EPA Announces New Steps to Protect Americans from Lead Poisoning. Actions to Reduce Overall Exposures to Lead

The Social Costs of Childhood Lead Exposure in the Post-Lead Regulation Era

News from CPSC

 

August 12, 2009

CAG Letter to EPA Regarding Recovery Act Funds

EPA Letter to CAG Regarding Recovery Act Funds

OHKA Newsletter

Access Request Letters

Overview of Changes from IEUBK

EPA Final Rule 40 CFR Part 745

EPA Plan for Missouri Lead Waste Worries Residents

Govt. Urges People to Make Homes Healthy

Product Safety Chief Puts Industry on Notice

Dollar General Fined for Lead Paint Toys

Paint Maker Loses in Miss. Lead Contamination Suit

There May Be Danger in Rubber Play Surface

Groups ask EPA to Ban Lead Tire Weights

Lipstick Makers Urged to Remove Lead from Cosmetics

Drury Development Corporation Agrees to Settle Terms for Alleged Failures to Inform St. Louis Tenants of Lead Hazards

News from CPSC

City of Omaha Quarterly Report

Remodeling and Painting Contractors Across Nebraska to Receive Reminders about Lead Hazard Protection Rule

EPA to Reconsider Lead Air Quality Monitoring Requirements Fact Sheet

Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grantee Quarterly Progress Report

 

June 10, 2009

Omaha Lead Site Final Record of Decision

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 2008 Program Data

Lead Cleanup Could Last 10 More Years

Senators Jack Reed and Chuck Hagel Introduce Bill to Create Council on Healthy Housing

Joe Biden Announces $100 M for Lead-Paint Removal

 

May 13, 2009

Stimulus Funds to Speed Omaha Lead Cleanup

Fortenberry: Kids' Books Don't Pose Lead Hazard

Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance News Release

EPA Awards $80,000 in Environmental Justice Grants

Schools and Child Care Facilities across Nebraska to Receive Reminders about Lead Hazard Protection Rule

Testimony of Lisa Jackson

Blount County Residents Find High Lead Warnings in Water Bill

Qualls Makes Plans for Clean-up

Report Warns of Problems with Multivitamins

Lead Found in Women's Accessories-Center for Environmental Health

City Sued Over Lead-Poisoned Child

Lead Exposures in U.S. Children, 2008: Implications for Prevention

Trends in Blood Lead Levels and Blood Lead Testing Among U.S. Children Aged 1 to 5 Years, 1988 2004

News from CPSC

City of Omaha Grantee Quarterly Reports

 

March 11, 2009

OHKA Comments on EPA's Proposed Plan

Mayor Fahey Comments on EPA's Proposed Plan

NDEQ Comments on EPA's Proposed Plan

Senators Mello and Nordquist Comments on EPA's Proposed Plan

Letter to EPA from Senators Nelson and Johanns

Lead Clean up Plan in Omaha Criticized

Omaha's Lead Zone Expands

What You Should Know About EPA Lead Cleanup

Midlands Voices: Skip the Yards, Tackle Lead Paint

We're Not Solving the Problem

Study Links Lead Paint, Life of Crime

In Fake Grass, Some See Real Threat

Children's Products Get 1-Year Reprieve on Lead Testing

Heavy Metals Found in Kids' Face Paints

Home Renovation May Expose Kids to Lead: CDC

Is Lead Lurking in Children's Books?

Museum, School Partner on Home Health Project

New Law Requires Lead Screening

Study Links Children's Lead Levels, SAT Scores

Stimulus Proposal Allocates Lead and Healthy Homes Funds

'Tis the Season...to Beware of Lead in Christmas Lights, According to Cornell Researcher

News from CPSC

City of Omaha Grantee Quarterly Reports

City of Omaha Ordinance Including Lead-Based Paint

Email Communication Regarding the Omaha Lead Site

 

January 14, 2009

Letter of Support for Amendment to the Nuisance Ordinance to Include Deteriorating Lead-Based Paint as a Hazard

EPA Response to Renewed Request by Union Pacific Railroad Company for Extension of Public Comment Period

Public Comment Period Extended for Omaha Lead Site

EPA Seeks More Input on Lead Cleanup

Sustainable Resources Center Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Protect Children in Minnesota from Dangerous Lead Hazards in the Home

$3 Million to Be Awarded to Support Communities and Reduce Pollution

Obama's Choice to Direct EPA is Applauded

City Shuts Field Over Lead Concern

Mom's Suit Faults her Former Landlord over Boy's Lead Poisoning

News from CPSC: Recalls

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