42 U.S.C. § 4852c
Guidelines for lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction activities (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (42 U.S.C.))
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Not later than 12 months after , the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control), shall issue guidelines for the conduct of federally supported work involving risk assessments, inspections, interim controls, and abatement of lead-based paint hazards. Such guidelines shall be based upon criteria that measure the condition of the housing (and the presence of children under age 6 for the purposes of risk assessments) and shall not be based upon criteria that measure the health of the residents of the housing.
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4852c, federal agencies were directed to develop official guidelines governing how lead-based paint hazard work—such as risk assessments, inspections, temporary controls, and full removal—must be carried out when federal support is involved. A key design requirement is that these guidelines must evaluate the physical condition of the housing itself and the presence of young children under age six, rather than using the health status of current residents as the measuring stick. This provision ensures a consistent, housing-condition-based standard applies across federally supported lead hazard activities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in federally supported projects should be aware that 42 U.S.C. § 4852c established the framework under which federal lead-based paint hazard guidelines were developed. Compliant operators working on such projects generally follow those guidelines when conducting risk assessments, inspections, interim controls, or abatement work, ensuring their processes are evaluated against the physical state of the property and the presence of children under six rather than resident health metrics. Staying current with the guidelines issued under this provision helps operators meet federal program requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4852c, tenants—especially those with children under age six—benefit from a federal standard that ties lead hazard evaluations to the actual condition of the housing rather than whether residents have already shown health effects. If you live in federally assisted housing and have concerns about lead-based paint hazards, you may have the right to request information about any assessments or inspections conducted under these guidelines. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help you understand what disclosures or remediation steps may apply to your situation.
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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