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

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The Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, shall conduct research to—
  1. (1)develop improved methods for evaluating lead-based paint hazards in housing;
  2. (2)develop improved methods for reducing lead-based paint hazards in housing;
  3. (3)develop improved methods for measuring lead in paint films, dust, and soil samples;
  4. (4)establish performance standards for various detection methods, including spot test kits;
  5. (5)establish performance standards for lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including the use of encapsulants;
  6. (6)establish appropriate cleanup standards;
  7. (7)evaluate the efficacy of interim controls in various hazard situations;
  8. (8)evaluate the relative performance of various abatement techniques;
  9. (9)evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of interim control and abatement strategies; and
  10. (10)assess the effectiveness of hazard evaluation and reduction activities funded by this chapter.