Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission
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History, Charge and Term
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission (LPPC) was created by statute in 1994 (Chapter 114, Acts of 1994). The Commission studies and collects information on the effectiveness of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and current risk reduction treatments in reducing exposure to lead as well as risk and liability issues including availability of insurance. (Environment Article, Secs. 6-801, 6-848). The Commission consists of nineteen members who serve four-year terms. Seventeen of these, including the chair, are appointed by the Governor. One is a member of the Senate named by the Senate President and one is a delegate chosen by the House Speaker. (Environment Article, Secs. 6-807 through 6-810). Use the following link to access Maryland statutes: Maryland General Assembly - Laws - Statutes
Special Announcements
No Current Special Announcements.
Membership Information
If you have an interest and feel you qualify in serving as a Commissioner for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission in one of the open posisitions listed in the Membership document below, please visit the Governor's Appointments Office web page to apply.
Meeting Information
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted in the "Dates" document above. Meetings are currently held virtually only. All meetings will be recorded and will be available on this website in the future. More information pertaining to the types of meetings is listed below.
- Virtual: We are currently providing virtual meetings via Google Meet.
- Google Meet Link (video conferencing)
- Dial In Voice Phone Number (Voice Access Only): (US) +1 347-947-6647
- PIN: 537 749 227#
- In Person: Not currently available. When this becomes available, in person meetings will take place at 1800 Washington Boulevard, MD 21230 and held in the MDE Conference Room Titled STAT Room#1009-31. When attending in person, refer to the parking information below. When in-person/hybrid meetings become available, if you plan to attend in person, please confirm your attendance with Wendy Phillips or 410-537-3305.
- Hybrid: Not currently available. When this becomes available the hybrid will allow for meeting either virtually on Google Meet or in person at MDE, depending on the preference of the attendee.
Parking
When in person meetings become available, please park on the blue lot unless a special request for accommodations is made at least 72 hours in advance to Wendy Phillips.
Contacts
- Paula Montgomery, Commissioner, 410-537-3317
- Wendy Phillips, Staff Member, 410-537-3305
- Lead Rental Number toll free in Maryland 800-776-2706 or fax 410-537-3156
- Address: 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230
