CFR Correction: Removal of Duplicate 'Wipe Sample' Definition in Lead-Based Paint Regulations
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), via the Office of the Federal Register, published a technical correction to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically targeting Part 745, which governs lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures. The correction addresses an editorial error introduced during the most recent annual revision of the CFR (effective July 1, 2025). In section 745.63, the term 'Wipe Sample' was inadvertently defined twice. This correction removes the first (duplicate) definition, leaving only the single, authoritative definition in place. This is a purely administrative and technical fix with no substantive policy change. It does not alter any regulatory requirements, thresholds, procedures, or enforcement actions related to lead-based paint. The underlying rule governing residential lead hazard standards remains fully intact. The correction was filed on April 1, 2026, and published under FR Doc. 2026-06404.
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Key Changes
- Removes the first (duplicate) definition of 'Wipe Sample' from 40 CFR § 745.63
- Correction applies to the July 1, 2025 annual revision of CFR Title 40, Parts 723–789
- No substantive regulatory change — purely editorial/technical fix
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