Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.

In observance of Children's Health Month in the month of October, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is bringing to light the continuing risk that lead-based paint poses to the health of young children.

According to recommendations made by the government, there is no known acceptable amount of lead in the blood of youngsters. When it comes to the question of whether or not the existence of lead-based paint should be mentioned in real estate transactions, there should be no room for ambiguity. According to Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator for the EPA, "Tenants must have the ability to make informed decisions, especially when it comes to protecting their children's health."

According to the press release, earlier this year the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of federal lead-based paint limitations that are governed by the Toxic Substances Control Act. According to the allegations, the Housing Authority was aware of the presence of lead-based paint in certain apartments but failed to deliver the requisite warnings to tenants in compliance with the federal Lead Disclosure Rule. This mistake is very concerning when considered in light of the alarmingly high incidence of childhood lead poisoning in places that are neglected.

Inspections conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at Passaic, New Jersey's Vreeland Village and Alfred Speer Village revealed a significant number of regulatory infractions. These included failing to tell tenants of the presence of lead-based paint, failing to deliver a brochure on lead dangers that was approved by the EPA, and failing to preserve the required documents.

If HACP does not take the precautions that have been agreed upon at the settled properties, they will be required to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $200,000.