Pennsylvania HB580 sets lead level limits in soil for playgrounds and yards, and outlines enforcement actions and penalties for violations.
Pennsylvania HB580 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new chapter on lead levels in soil. The bill establishes maximum lead levels of 200 parts per million for playground soil and 1,200 parts per million for yard soil. It defines "abatement" as measures to reduce lead levels, excluding landscaping activities not aimed at lead reduction. The Department of Environmental Protection can issue compliance orders, impose penalties, and take legal action against violators. Penalties include fines and cessation of activities on contaminated sites.
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