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§ 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.)