The outcome of a class action suit brought by nine California communities against three manufacturers is far from certain as the companies will most likely appeal a judge's order to pay $1.1 billion for lead paint mitigation. More
A California judge said three companies shoud have none lead paint caused health problems and ordered them to pay $1.1 billion to nine communities for lead paint removal. More
A Dec. 16 ruling in a 13-year-old California lawsuit marks major shift in lead-paint decisions. More
Lobbying by the NAHB Remodeler's group in favor of the lead-paint rule is bringing to the surface the range of industry opinions on the much-debated, controversial regulation. Read the latest in a series of back-and-forth comments among remodelers and NAHB officials. More
The number of U.S. House members actively backing legislation to alter the lead-paint rule has grown by roughly half since the bill's introduction, but support hasn't been so fast to build in the Senate, and Democrats in both chambers have virtually shunned the bill, the latest support counts show. An update from the Hill. More
NAHB Remodelers' board chair pressed the Environmental Protection Agency's acting administrator in a recent meeting to approve reliable lead-paint dust test kits and to focus more on disciplining contractors who haven't been certified for lead-paint removal than those who have. More
The chairman of NAHB Remodelers called on a House subcommittee Tuesday to alter the government's lead-paint rule so that it stops restricting consumer choice, quits relying on faulty testing equipment, and doesn't get expanded unduly into commercial space. More
Government rebates, savings, and pursuit of LEED points are making cool roofs a popular and affordable option with homeowners, builders, and architects. Building material manufacturers and suppliers are proving more than happy to meet the demand. More
Twenty-two members of the House of Representatives caught up with their Senate colleagues May 22 by introducing legislation to lighten the burdens imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. More
A letter to the EPA from four U.S. senators asks where the Environmental Prtection Agency is getting its data to support its lead-paint rule and how it is sharing implementation plans with builders, contractors, and facility operators. More
