### UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

REGION VII

901 NORTH 5TH STREET

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66101



### September 23, 2011

Jack L Smits

534 Cooper Road

Ashland, Nebraska 68003

RE: SAID: 20263

1315 South 30 Avenue

Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Assessment

Dear Owner/Resident:

A Lead Based Paint assessment was recently performed on your property by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Omaha Lead site investigation. The purpose of

this assessment is to determine whether a significant quantity of LBP is present on the exterior

surface of structures, where deteriorating paint conditions (peeling, flaking, cracking, etc) exist

that might increase lead concentrations in the yard above acceptable levels.

Enclosed are the LBP assessment sheets for 1315 South 30 Avenue along with a LBP Fact Sheet

that provides information about risks associated with lead exposure. The EPA has developed

paint stabilization eligibility criteria that involve measuring the amount of deteriorated LBP on a

structure and calculating the concentration of lead in soils around the home that would result if

all of the identified deteriorated paint were to fall to the ground and uniformly mix with the soil

under certain assumptions. During the LBP assessment, the areal extent of the deteriorated paint

observed on structure surfaces was estimated and the lead content in the deteriorated paint was

measured using an X-Ray Fluorescence instrument.

The data obtained during the LBP assessment was used to estimate the increase in soil lead

concentration that would result if all of the deteriorating paint identified in the assessment were

to fall to the ground and mix with surface soil within six feet of the foundation of the structure.

For purposes of this calculation, the deteriorating LBP on a structure is assumed to fall onto the

ground surface within six feet of the foundation and be uniformly mixed with the top one inch

of soil. The estimated lead concentration in the soil potentially caused by the deteriorating LBP

provides a measure of the severity of LBP deterioration on individual structures. The EPA uses

these criteria to rank properties based on the potential for recontamination of soil to occur. Paint

stabilization is being offered at only those households with the most severe LBP problems,

particularly where children under the age of seven reside.

The LBP assessment performed by EPA using the above criteria indicated that a structure

on your property IS eligible for paint stabilization.

### The EPA stresses the importance of maintaining painted surfaces where any amount of LBP is

present. The LBP Fact Sheet provides information pertaining to the EPA’s Exterior LBP

Response Program. If your property is eligible for LBP stabilization and the LBP on the

structures on your property has not yet been stabilized, a representative from the EPA or the

Omaha Lead Hazard Control Program will contact you to arrange for paint stabilization at your

property.

Exposure to lead contamination can adversely affect the development and behavior of young

children. If you have children less than seven years of age living in your home, we strongly

recommend that you contact your doctor or the Douglas County Health Department at (402) 444­

7825 and arrange to have their blood tested.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the EPA Public Information Center at

(402) 731-3045.

Sincerely,

Pauletta R. France-Isetts

Project Coordinator

Environmental Protection Agency

Enclosures

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# EPA’s Exterior

Lead­Based Paint Stabilization Program

Omaha Lead Superfund Site

Omaha, Nebraska



# Quick Facts Spring 2010

What is EPA’s exterior lead­based

paint stabilization program all about?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and

the City of Omaha Lead Hazard Control Program

(LHCP) have partnered to perform stabilization of

loose, flaking lead­based paint at properties in

eastern Omaha where a soil cleanup has been, or

will be, performed.  Stabilization helps prevent

loose, flaking  lead­based paint on the outside of

homes from falling to the ground and raising lead

concentrations to unsafe levels in the soil.  Children can inadvertently swallow paint chips or

lead­contaminated soil causing lead­poisoning,

which can result in irreversible adverse health effects.  The purpose of the lead­based paint stabilization program is to assure that soil lead levels

remain protective following the soil cleanup.



## Which homes are eligible for

lead­based paint stabilization?

An exterior paint assessment must be performed

to determine which properties are eligible for leadbased paint stabilization.  Eligibility is based on

the extent of any loose, flaking lead­based paint

on exterior surfaces of houses, garages, or other

structures on the property.  Exterior paint assessments and stabilization will only be offered at

properties which have previously qualified for soil

cleanup based on results of soil lead testing.  The

paint assessment determines the lead content

and condition of each type of paint on exterior surfaces on all structures.  The paint assessment is

performed entirely outdoors using a hand­held

instrument which does not harm painted surfaces.

If an excessive amount of loose, flaking leadbased paint is found on exterior surfaces of any

structure, stabilization of painted surfaces will be

offered to property owners for all structures on the

property where lead­based paint is present. 

## What work will be performed?

Stabilization of exterior surfaces involves surface

preparation, priming, and repainting of previously

painted surfaces using lead­safe work practices.

Painting contractors will attempt to match existing

colors, unless other arrangements are made prior

to beginning work that do not increase cost or

complexity.  Lead­safe work practices include

covering the ground with sheeting, controlling

generation of dust through wet scraping and other

techniques, collection and disposal of paint chips

removed during surface preparation, and performing a thorough cleanup of work areas upon completion.  Stabilization offered by EPA and LHCP

does not include weatherization (caulking) or repair of deteriorated siding, trim boards, soffits, or

other house features.  Moving components of windows and doors are not included, although window and door trim will be stabilized.



## Who will perform the work?

Exterior paint assessments and lead­based paint

stabilization will be performed at eligible properties by qualified contractors employed by the EPA

and/or  the City of Omaha LHCP.  In some instances, EPA and/or LHCP employees may be

directly involved in performance of work.  All workers will be trained in lead­safe practices and must

obtain sign­off by EPA or LHCP officials before

closing out work at each property.  Both the exterior paint assessment and any lead­based paint

stabilization that is offered are strictly voluntary

and will be performed at no cost to homeowners

or residents.  Individuals or companies interested

in employment or business opportunities associated with these programs should contact EPA or

the City of Omaha LHCP at the numbers below.



## Provided by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA) – Region 7

and the City of Omaha Lead Hazard Control Program (LHCP)

# Quick Facts About EPA’s Exterior

Lead­Based Paint Stabilization Program (cont.)

When will the work will be

performed? What if my house does not qualify

for the paint stabilization program?

The lead­based paint stabilization program will be

ongoing over the next several years. Interested

owners must grant access for the paint assessment by completing and signing an access agreement. Access agreements are available by mail or

by calling any of the contacts listed below. An exterior paint assessment will be scheduled upon

receipt of a completed, signed access agreement.

Paint assessments will be performed during the

2010 construction season, or as received in subsequent years, Lead­based paint stabilization will

be scheduled based on the results of the paint assessment. Work will be offered first at homes

where children under age seven reside and leadbased paint problems are most severe. Owners

of eligible properties will be directly contacted by

the contractor to arrange for the work to proceed. EPA’s legal authority to address exterior leadbased paint is limited. Exterior paint assessments

and lead­based paint stabilization are only available

at properties where a soil cleanup has been, or will

be performed. Only a portion of the homes that are

evaluated by EPA will qualify for paint stabilization

work under this program. If you have problems or

concerns regarding lead­based paint or other lead

exposure hazards that can not be addressed by

EPA, you may contact the city of Omaha LHCP at

the number listed below for information about other

programs that may be able to provide assistance.

You may contact EPA at any of the numbers below

to obtain results of any soil or paint testing, or to

discuss other environmental issues. EPA and

LHCP can also provide contact information for other

lead hazard control programs not listed below.



# Contact Information

EPA has established two Public Information Centers located in north and south Omaha, which can provide general information about the Omaha Lead Site and specific information about your individual property. A toll­free number is available to contact EPA directly at the regional office in Kansas City, Kansas.

NORTH EPA PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

3040 Lake Street

Omaha, NE 68111

(402) 991­9583

8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m.

SOUTH EPA PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

4909 South 25 th Street

Omaha, NE 68107

(402) 731­3045 (en Ingles y Español)

8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m.

CITY OF OMAHA LHCP

Marian Carling

Lead Hazard Control Program

Omaha City Hall, 1819 Farnam Street

Omaha, NE 68131

(402) 444­5217

en Español

– (402) 444­5167 

### EPA Regional Office

901 North Fifth Street

Kansas City, KS 66101

Toll Free: 1­800­223­0425



### Bob Feild

EPA Project Coordinator

(913) 551­7697

feild.robert@epa.gov



### Debbie Kring

EPA Community Involvement Coordinator

(913) 551­7725

kring.debbie@epa.gov



# All work that is agreed upon

will be free to the

homeowner (and residents)

and is strictly voluntary.