Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

National Lead Resource List

For more information about the services provided by the NYC Department of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or what you can do to help prevent lead poisoning, call 311.

Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning

National non-profit public interest organization created to launch a comprehensive attack on the epidemic of childhood lead poisoning. Can provide information on current and pending federal legislation and regulations. Also distributes a number of publications on current lead poisoning prevention issues and a bi-monthly newsletter.

• • Contact: (202) 543-1147

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Administers a laboratory proficiency program for lead testing in paint chips, soil, and dust wipes, designed by EPA. A laboratory may participate in the Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing,(ELPAT) program by calling AIHA.

• • Contact: (703) 849-8888

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch

Provides technical assistance for childhood lead poisoning prevention programs and distributes lead-related publications.

• • Contact: (770) 488-7330
  www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Office of Affordable Housing Programs, Community Connections Information Center

The Information Center provides information on funding sources, both public and private, for affordable housing and case studies highlighting strategies to develop and rehabilitate affordable housing. The center also provides printed materials on HOME, HOPE 3 and upcoming training and conferences on affordable housing.

• • Contact: 1-800-998-9999
  www.hud.gov/offices/lead

Office of Lead-Based Paint Abatement

Provides information on HUD Lead-Based Paint grant programs and initiatives. Offers technical support on housing issues.

• • Contact: (202) 755-1822

HUD User

This services provides HUD documents to the public. The materials about lead based paint that they distribute include EPA's abatement training Curriculum.

• • Contact: (800) 245-2691

National Center for Lead-Safe Housing

Provides technical assistance for lead hazard control in housing.

• • Contact: (401) 992-0712
  www.leadsafehousing.org

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)

Primarily serves professionals concerned with occupational exposure to lead. Issues of most concern are lead smelting, recycling and radiator repair. Workers may request a workplace (i.e. health hazard) evaluation.

• • Contact: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)
  www.cdc.gov/niosh

National Safety Council

National Lead Information Center Hotline

Supplies a basic information packet to the public free of charge on lead poisoning and prevention through a 24 hour automated response system.

• • Contact: 800-LEAD FYI (1-800-532-3394)

National Lead Information Clearinghouse

Provides technical information and answers to specific lead-related questions for private citizens and professionals.

• • Contact: 800-424-Lead (1-800-424-5323)

National Sanitation Foundation

Independent, non-profit organization that provides information on water filtration methods and devices.

• • Contact: (313) 769-8010

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Drinking Water Hotline

Provides assistance and regulatory information to the regulated community (public water systems) and the public on regulations and programs developed in response to the Safe Drinking Water Act.

• • Contact: 800-426-4791
  www.epa.gov/ogwdw

Small Business Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hotline

Assists small businesses in compliance with EPA regulations. The Clearinghouse also provides information regarding asbestos.

• • Contact: 800-368-5888

Toxic Substances control Act (TSCA) Hotline

Provides information on programs under TSCA, Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act, (ASHAA), and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, (AHERA).Provides assistance to the general public and the regulated community including copies of documents, brochures, booklets, and federal register announcements.

• • Contact: 202-554-1404

Water Quality Association

Non-profit that provides independent information on water filtration methods and devices.

• • Contact: (708) 505-0160