Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4761, LEAD STANDARDS; METHODS, pt. 4761.2510

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024
Part 4761.2510 - STANDARDS FOR LEAD IN PAINT, DUST, BARE SOIL, DRINKING WATER
Subpart 1.Paint.

Paint is lead-based if it:

A. contains lead in a concentration of at least one-half of one percent (5,000 parts per million) or more by dry weight as measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry or by quantitative chemical analyses; or
B. registers at least one milligram of lead per square centimeter or more as measured by an x-ray fluorescence analyzer, unless atomic absorption spectrophotometry or quantitative chemical analyses shows that the lead content is less than one-half of one percent by dry weight.
Subp. 2.Dust.

Dust is lead-contaminated if atomic absorption spectrophotometry or quantitative chemical analyses determines that it contains at least:

A. ten micrograms of lead per square foot on an interior hard-surfaced floor or carpet;
B. 100 micrograms of lead per square foot on an interior window sill; or
C. 400 micrograms of lead per square foot in a window trough.
Subp. 3.Bare soil.

Bare soil on an affected property or on a play area is lead-contaminated if it contains lead in a concentration of at least 1/100 of one percent (100 parts per million) by weight.

Subp. 4.Drinking water.

Drinking water is lead-contaminated if it contains at least 15 micrograms of lead per liter of water.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4761, LEAD STANDARDS; METHODS, pt. 4761.2510

29 SR 531
47 SR 827

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.9508