Federal · Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

15 U.S.C. § 2686: Lead hazard information pamphlet

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contain information regarding the health risks associated with exposure to lead; provide information on the presence of lead-based paint hazards in federally assisted, federally owned, and target housing; describe the risks of lead exposure for children under 6 years of age, pregnant women, women of childbearing age, persons involved in home renovation, and others residing in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards; describe the risks of renovation in a dwelling with lead-based paint hazards; provide information on approved methods for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards and their effectiveness in identifying, reducing, eliminating, or preventing exposure to lead-based paint hazards; advise persons how to obtain a list of contractors certified pursuant to this subchapter in lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction in the area in which the pamphlet is to be used; state that a risk assessment or inspection for lead-based paint is recommended prior to the purchase, lease, or renovation of target housing; state that certain State and local laws impose additional requirements related to lead-based paint in housing and provide a listing of Federal, State, and local agencies in each State, including address and telephone number, that can provide information about applicable laws and available governmental and private assistance and financing; and provide such other information about environmental hazards associated with residential real property as the Administrator deems appropriate. Within 2 years after October 28, 1992 , the Administrator shall promulgate regulations under this subsection to require each person who performs for compensation a renovation of target housing to provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to the owner and occupant of such housing prior to commencing the renovation.

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