42 U.S.C. § 4853a
Coordination between Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Labor (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (42 U.S.C.))
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The Secretary of Labor, in promulgating regulations under , shall consult and coordinate with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of achieving the maximum enforcement of title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act [ et seq.] and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 [ et seq.] while imposing the least burdens of duplicative requirements on those subject to such title and Act and for other purposes.
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4853a, when the Department of Labor develops regulations in this area, it is required to consult and coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency. The goal of this interagency coordination is twofold: to maximize enforcement of both the relevant provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, while minimizing overlapping or duplicative regulatory burdens on those covered by both laws. In effect, the rule establishes a structural bridge between two federal agencies to keep their regulatory frameworks aligned rather than redundant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to lead-based paint or related hazardous substance requirements should be aware that 42 U.S.C. § 4853a shapes how overlapping federal rules from OSHA and the EPA are developed and harmonized. Compliant operators generally track guidance from both agencies, since the coordination mandate means that rules issued under one framework are designed to work in tandem with the other. Staying current with joint or cross-referenced agency guidance helps operators understand where a single compliance action may satisfy obligations under both regulatory schemes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, 42 U.S.C. § 4853a is relevant background because it governs how federal agencies coordinate on rules that can affect housing conditions, particularly around hazardous substances like lead. This provision means that the protections tenants may have under EPA-administered programs and those under occupational or environmental health laws are intended to be enforced in a complementary, non-duplicative way. Tenants who believe relevant federal protections are not being observed can explore options such as contacting their local tenant-rights organization, reaching out directly to the EPA or Department of Labor, or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with federal environmental and health regulations.
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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