15 U.S.C. § 2686 — Lead hazard information pamphlet

(a) Lead hazard information pamphlet Not later than 2 years after October 28, 1992 , after notice and opportunity for comment, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency , in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall publish, and from time to time revise, a lead hazard information pamphlet to be used in connection with this subchapter and section 4852d of title 42 . The pamphlet shall— (1) contain information regarding the health risks associated with exposure to lead; (2) provide information on the presence of lead-based paint hazards in federally assisted, federally owned, and target housing; (3) describe the risks of lead exposure for children under 6 years of age, pregnant women, women of childbearing age, persons involved in home renovation, and others residing in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards ; (4) describe the risks of renovation in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards ; (5) provide information on approved methods for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards and their effectiveness in identifying, reducing, eliminating, or preventing exposure to lead-based paint hazards ; (6) advise persons how to obtain a list of contractors certified pursuant to this subchapter in lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction in the area in which the pamphlet is to be used; (7) state that a risk assessment or inspection for lead-based paint is recommended prior to the purchase, lease, or renovation of target housing; (8) state that certain State and local laws impose additional requirements related to lead-based paint in housing and provide a listing of Federal, State, and local agencies in each State, including address and telephone number, that can provide information about applicable laws and available governmental and private assistance and financing; and (9) provide such other information about environmental hazards associated with residential real property as the Administrator deems appropriate. (b) Renovation of target housing Within 2 years after October 28, 1992 , the Administrator shall promulgate regulations under this subsection to require each person who performs for compensation a renovation of target housing to provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to the owner and occupant of such housing prior to commencing the renovation. ( Pub. L. 94–469, title IV, § 406 , as added Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1021(a) , Oct. 28, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3920 .) CFR Title Parts 40 745

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