Mission
The Lead-Based Paint Management Program protects human health, safety and the environment from the adverse effects of lead-based paint hazards through implementation of a District-wide strategy to build the infrastructure necessary to reduce the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning. Programs serve to reduce the population exposure to lead hazards, conduct property inspections, implement comprehensive educational outreach, training and prevention activities, and provide for certification, permitting and accreditation. The program serves to mobilize public and private resources, involving cooperation among all levels of government and the private sector, developing cost-effective methods for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards.

The following activites help the program achieve its goals:

• Certification and Accreditation of lead-based paint professionals and accreditation of training providers
• Permitting of lead-based paint abatement projects and activities
• Inspection and compliance monitoring of lead-based paint activities
• Enforcement of District and federal lead regulations