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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 NotesReferences in TextThis 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.