Section 4854a - Testing technologiesThe 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, §10521052,, 106 Stat. 3925.EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThis chapter, referred to in par. (10), was in the original "this Act", meaning title X of Pub. L. 102-550, 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.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.