42 U.S.C. § 4852b
National consultation on lead-based paint hazard reduction (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (42 U.S.C.))
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In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall consult on an ongoing basis with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, other Federal agencies concerned with lead poisoning prevention, and the task force established pursuant to .
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4852b, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is required to maintain ongoing consultation with the EPA Administrator, the CDC Director, and other relevant federal agencies focused on lead poisoning prevention, as well as a designated federal task force. This provision establishes a framework of interagency coordination rather than imposing direct obligations on private parties. The rule's effect is to ensure that federal lead-based paint hazard reduction efforts are shaped by input from multiple expert agencies working in concert.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While 42 U.S.C. § 4852b does not directly regulate landlord conduct, it shapes the federal regulatory environment that produces the lead-based paint rules property owners must follow. Compliant operators generally stay informed about guidance and standards that emerge from the interagency coordination this provision mandates, since those consultations can influence disclosure requirements, hazard reduction standards, and enforcement priorities. Tracking updates from HUD, the EPA, and the CDC is a common practice among property managers who handle pre-1978 housing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
42 U.S.C. § 4852b establishes that the federal agencies overseeing lead-based paint hazard reduction — including HUD, the EPA, and the CDC — are required to coordinate with one another on an ongoing basis. This interagency structure underpins the broader set of tenant protections related to lead hazard disclosure and remediation found elsewhere in the same chapter. Tenants who have concerns about lead-based paint in their housing may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact their local HUD or EPA office to understand what protections flow from this coordinated federal framework.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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