24 C.F.R. § 35.145
§ 35.145 Compliance with Federal laws and authorities. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
All lead-based paint activities, including waste disposal, performed under this part shall be performed in accordance with applicable Federal laws and authorities. For example, such activities are subject to the applicable environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Toxic Substances Control Act, Title IV (15 U.S.C. 2860 et seq.), and other environmental laws and authorities (see, e.g., laws and authorities listed in § 50.4 of this title).
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.145, any activity involving lead-based paint—including the disposal of lead-containing waste—must comply with all applicable federal laws, not just the HUD lead-paint regulations themselves. This means activities are also governed by frameworks such as the National Environmental Policy Act and Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act, among other environmental authorities. The rule functions as a cross-compliance requirement, ensuring that lead-related work does not satisfy one federal standard while inadvertently violating another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers conducting lead-based paint activities covered by 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.145 are generally expected to verify that their contractors and waste-disposal vendors operate in compliance with the full range of applicable federal environmental laws, not solely HUD's lead-paint rules. Compliant operators typically confirm that environmental review requirements and Toxic Substances Control Act Title IV obligations are addressed before, during, and after any lead-related work. Keeping documentation of contractor certifications and waste-disposal manifests is a common practice for demonstrating multi-framework compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.145, tenants living in housing where lead-based paint work is being performed have an interest in knowing that the work must meet multiple layers of federal law, including environmental review and toxic-substances requirements—not just the basic lead-paint rules. If work appears to be conducted improperly or waste is being handled in ways that seem unsafe, tenants can raise concerns with HUD, the EPA, or a local housing authority, and may also contact a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documenting observed conditions and communications is a general practice that can be useful when raising a concern under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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