42 U.S.C. § 4854b — Authorization

Page 6243 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4856 1 See References in Text note below. (9) evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of interim control and abatement strategies; and (10) assess the effectiveness of hazard evalua- tion and reduction activities funded by this chapter. (Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1052, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3925.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in par. (10), was in the origi- nal ‘‘this Act’’, meaning title X of Pub. L. 102–550, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3897, known as the Residential Lead- Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4851 of this title and Tables. § 4854b. Authorization Of the total amount approved in appropriation Acts under section 4852(o) 1 of this title, there shall be set aside to carry out this part $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1994. (Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1053, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3926.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 4852(o) of this title, referred to in text, was redesignated section 4852(p) of this title by Pub. L. 103–233, title III, § 305(a)(1), Apr. 11, 1994, 108 Stat. 370. PART 2—GAO REPORT § 4855. Federal implementation and insurance study (a) Federal implementation study The Comptroller General of the United States shall assess the effectiveness of Federal enforce- ment and compliance with lead safety laws and regulations, including any changes needed in an- nual inspection procedures to identify lead- based paint hazards in units receiving assistance under subsections (b) and (o) of section 1437f of this title. (b) Insurance study The Comptroller General of the United States shall assess the availability of liability insur- ance for owners of residential housing that con- tains lead-based paint and persons engaged in lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduc- tion activities. In carrying out the assessment, the Comptroller General shall— (1) analyze any precedents in the insurance industry for the containment and abatement of environmental hazards, such as asbestos, in federally assisted housing; (2) provide an assessment of the recent in- surance experience in the public housing lead hazard identification and reduction program; and (3) recommend measures for increasing the availability of liability insurance to owners and contractors engaged in federally sup- ported work. (Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1056, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3926.) SUBCHAPTER IV—REPORTS § 4856. Reports of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (a) Annual report The Secretary shall transmit to the Congress an annual report that— (1) sets forth the Secretary’s assessment of the progress made in implementing the var- ious programs authorized by this chapter; (2) summarizes the most current health and environmental studies on childhood lead poi- soning, including studies that analyze the re- lationship between interim control and abate- ment activities and the incidence of lead poi- soning in resident children; (3) recommends legislative and administra- tive initiatives that may improve the perform- ance by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in combating lead hazards through the expansion of lead hazard evalua- tion and reduction activities; (4) describes the results of research carried out in accordance with subchapter III; and (5) estimates the amount of Federal assist- ance annually expended on lead hazard evalua- tion and reduction activities. (b) Biennial report (1) In general 24 months after October 28, 1992, and at the end of every 24-month period thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the Congress on the progress of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in implementing expanded lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduc- tion activities. (2) Contents The report shall— (A) assess the effectiveness of section 4852d of this title in making the public aware of lead-based paint hazards; (B) estimate the extent to which lead- based paint hazard evaluation and reduction activities are being conducted in the various categories of housing; (C) monitor and report expenditures for lead-based paint hazard evaluation and re- duction for programs within the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment; (D) identify the infrastructure needed to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in all housing as expeditiously as possible, includ- ing cost-effective technology, standards and regulations, trained and certified contrac- tors, certified laboratories, liability insur- ance, private financing techniques, and ap- propriate Government subsidies; (E) assess the extent to which the infra- structure described in subparagraph (D) ex- ists, make recommendations to correct shortcomings, and provide estimates of the costs of measures needed to build an ade- quate infrastructure; and (F) include any additional information that the Secretary deems appropriate.