Home Owners, Cantractors, And New Lead Paint Rules

As of April 22, 2010, any contractor or homeowner engaged in renovations of a home built before January 1, 1978 and may potentially disturb any lead paint must have a Lead Paint Contractor's Certification.  Homeowners are not exempt from these rules.  There is a homeowner certification available too.  Be aware that the fines can be stiff.  Diving into this now and will return with more sources of information for you.