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NEW Radon Federal Testing & Mitigation Requirements Effective 4/3/2013 (HUD-Notice H 2013-3)

November 1, 2013

YOU 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, 2013

We 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.

How Superstorm Sandy is Changing How We Deal with Mold

November 1, 2013

It 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, 2013

I 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

Post Hurricane Sandy, What to Look out for: Lead Paint, Asbestos, Mold, Radon

November 1, 2013

We 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, 2013

I 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, 2013

Philadelphia 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, 2013

If 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