Title 41
SECTION 102-40.185
102-40.185 How do we handle lead-containing paints and items bearing lead-containing paint
§ 102-40.185 How do we handle lead-containing paints and items bearing lead-containing paint?(a) You may transfer, donate or sell such items in compliance with restrictions and requirements found in the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations set forth in 16 CFR part 1303. The transfer, donation or sales documents must clearly describe these leaded items and why they require special handling, and identify the danger inherent in the use or disposal of such paint and items bearing lead-containing paint. You must not abandon such items or their containers. You must destroy them in a way that will prohibit future acquisition and use, and in a manner authorized by law and regulation. Any removal (stripping) of lead paint incident to disposal must be accomplished in conformance with Federal regulations and industry guidelines such as those promulgated by the EPA (http://www.epa.gov) or OSHA (http://www.osha.gov).
(b) If disposal of the items described in paragraph (a) of this section is allowable, the following must be placed on the items:
(1) The following warning:
WARNING Contains Lead. Dried Film of This Paint May be Harmful if Eaten or Chewed.(2) The following additional statement or its practical equivalent on their labels:
Do not apply on toys and other children's articles, furniture or interior surfaces of any dwelling or facility which may be occupied or used by children. Do not apply on exterior surfaces of dwelling units, such as window sills, porches, stairs or railings, to which children may be commonly exposed.
Keep Out of Reach of Children(c) Donation documentation (including the SF 123) must contain the following certification, or an equivalent certification:
The property requested herein shall be used only as specified in 16 CFR part 1303 and in no case shall be in contact with children. I, the undersigned, agree the United States shall not be liable for personal injuries to, disabilities of or death of the donee's employees, or any other person arising from or incident to the donation of this property, its use or its final disposition; and to hold the United States harmless from, and shall indemnify the United States against, any or all debts, liabilities, judgments, costs, demands, suits, actions or claims of any nature arising from or incident to the donation of this property, its use or its final disposition.
Name of donee (print or type) Signature of donee(d) When selling lead-containing paint or items bearing lead-containing paint, the sales terms and sales documentation must include this certification, or an equivalent certification. Failure to sign the certification where it appears as a sales term may result in the bid being rejected as nonresponsive:
I, the undersigned, certify that I have read and fully comprehend the aforementioned terms and conditions of this sale. I shall comply with the applicable Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations set forth in 16 CFR part 1303 if I am the successful bidder. I further agree the United States shall not be liable for personal injuries to, disabilities of, or death of any persons arising from or incident to the sale of this property, its uses or its final disposition; and to hold the United States harmless from, and shall indemnify the United States against, any or all debts, liabilities, judgments, costs, demands, suits, actions, or claims of any nature arising from or incident to the sale of this property, its use, or its final disposition.
Name of bidder (print or type) Signature of bidder