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

develop improved methods for evaluating lead-based paint hazards in housing;

develop improved methods for reducing lead-based paint hazards in housing;

develop improved methods for measuring lead in paint films, dust, and soil samples;

establish performance standards for various detection methods, including spot test kits;

establish performance standards for lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including the use of encapsulants;

establish appropriate cleanup standards;

evaluate the efficacy of interim controls in various hazard situations;

evaluate the relative performance of various abatement^* techniques;

evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of interim control and abatement strategies; and

assess the effectiveness of hazard evaluation^* and reduction activities funded by this chapter.