§ 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.