42 U.S.C. § 4854a — Testing technologies

The Secretary , in cooperation with other Federal agencies, shall conduct research to— (1) develop improved methods for evaluating lead-based paint hazards in housing; (2) develop improved methods for reducing lead-based paint hazards in housing; (3) develop improved methods for measuring lead in paint films, dust, and soil samples; (4) establish performance standards for various detection methods, including spot test kits; (5) establish performance standards for lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including the use of encapsulants; (6) establish appropriate cleanup standards; (7) evaluate the efficacy of interim controls in various hazard situations; (8) evaluate the relative performance of various abatement techniques; (9) evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of interim control and abatement strategies; and (10) assess the effectiveness of hazard evaluation and reduction activities funded by this chapter. ( Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1052 , Oct. 28, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3925 .) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in par. (10), was in the original “this Act”, meaning title X of Pub. L. 102–550 , Oct. 28, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3897 , known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4851 of this title and Tables.

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