New York City Proposes Regulations To Lower Lead-Contaminated Dust Thresholds – Update from Sive Paget Riesel

On July 1, 2026, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will hold a virtual public hearing on its proposed regulations to lower the thresholds for lead-contaminated dust, following revisions to the federal thresholds by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that became effective in January 2026. DOHMH’s lead dust standards apply to buildings used or … Read more…