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NEW Radon Federal Testing & Mitigation Requirements Effective 4/3/2013 (HUD-Notice H 2013-3)
November 1, 2013YOU WONT BELIEVE THIS, but Radon is back in the environmental forefront in a big way! As of June 2013 Radon testing & mitigation is now required under federal law. HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing’s new policy requires radon testing and, if applicable, mitigation for most new FHA-insured construction, conversion and substantial rehabilitation projects, as well as most FHA-insured refinance... Read More
LEW Environmental honored with NJEHA’s President’s Plaque
November 1, 2013We want to thank our friends at NJEHA (New Jersey Environmental Health Association) for honoring LEW Environmental with this year’s NJEHA’s President’s Plaque Award. Pictured below is LEW Environmental’s Senior Vice President of Operations, Greg Krueger and NJEHA’s President Marconi Gapas.
Multifamily Apartment Owners and Managers Have You had Your Lead Paint Reevaluations?
November 1, 2013According to HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CRF 35.1355 (b)) Lead Paint Reevaluations are required at least every two years from the date of previous risk assessment or reevaluation, plus or minus 60 days. As a value added to our clients, we wanted to let you know it may be time for your lead paint reevaluation. Recently, HUD has... Read More
How Superstorm Sandy is Changing How We Deal with Mold
November 1, 2013It should come as no surprise that Superstorm Sandy has caused much change, especially when it comes to how Mold is handled on both the local and federal level. What may come as a surprise is that there is currently no federal or local legislation that regulates those who work to eliminate the problems caused by mold. There are no... Read More
My Prediction: Mold Hurricane Sandy – Changes
November 1, 2013I am a 23 year environmental industry expert and principal of LEW Environmental. One important aspect of my job involves evaluating and anticipating how the environmental industry will change and in the past many would say I have been very successful at that! As I look into the future my first prediction is that Hurricane Sandy will change the way... Read More
How to Protect Your Children, When Our Government Cannot with Environmental Test Kits
November 1, 2013As a parent, so many things nowadays scare me when it comes to the well being of my children aged 5 and 10, (my most sacred possessions a true labor of love!) As a rationalist I realize I cannot control everything, however, I am smart enough to know there are some things I can control. As a professional and business owner,... Read More
Post Hurricane Sandy, What to Look out for: Lead Paint, Asbestos, Mold, Radon
November 1, 2013We all saw Hurricane Sandy come and go, leaving behind an incredible amount of work to be done to restore our communities. As we all rebuild Post Hurricane Sandy there are a few important environmental factors to keep in mind. 1. Mold: It germinates within 48-72 hours of moisture intrusion, and when properties sat with no heat, or electricity for days, sometimes... Read More
MisLEAD America’s Secret Epidemic
November 1, 2013I first met Tamara Rubin for dinner in New York City last January. It was then that I realized this was one unwavering mom. Many of us dream of doing something to make the world a better place, but few of us ever succeed on such a grand scale. Tamara Rubin is one woman doing everything in her power to... Read More
Philadelphia Lead Disclosure and Certification Law Compliance guide
November 1, 2013Philadelphia Lead Disclosure and Certification Law Executive Summary: Since October, 2020, Philadelphia landlords have been required to test and certify ALL rental properties as lead-safe or lead-free in order to A) execute a new or renewed lease or B) receive or renew a rental license. Previously, only units housing children under the age of 6 were required to provide certification.... Read More
Cover your own assets CYOA
November 1, 2013If there was ever a message to share as a 20 year national environmental subject matter expert the message this month is Cover Your Own Assets; CYOA! Environmental regulations, our government and our legal system are metamorphosing and unfortunately I am not seeing a beautiful butterfly evolving from the cocoon. New environmental bills are presented weekly and many are passing into... Read More