42 U.S.C. § 4856 — Reports of Secretary of Housing and

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. Page 6244 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE §§ 4871 to 4883 (Pub. L. 102–550, title X, § 1061, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3926.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original ‘‘this title’’, 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 complete classification of this title to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4851 of this title and Tables. CHAPTER 64—PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS §§ 4871 to 4883. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION The public service employment programs covered by this chapter and authorized pursuant to the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, Pub. L. 92–54, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 146, which enacted this chapter, are omitted be- cause appropriations were not authorized after June 30, 1973. Similar public service employment programs were included in the Comprehensive Employment and Train- ing Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93–203, title II, §§ 201–211, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 850–857, which was classified to section 841 et seq. of Title 29, Labor, and was repealed by section 184(a)(1) of the Job Training Partnership Act, Pub. L. 97–300, title I, Oct. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1357. The Job Train- ing Partnership Act was classified principally to chap- ter 19 (§ 1501 et seq.) of Title 29 and was repealed by Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 199(b)(2), 112 Stat. 1059, effective July 1, 2000. Section 4871, Pub. L. 92–54, § 2, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 146, set forth Congressional statement of findings and purpose. Section 4872, Pub. L. 92–54, § 3, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 147, related to financial assistance. Section 4873, Pub. L. 92–54, § 4, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 147, related to eligibility of applicants. Section 4874, Pub. L. 92–54, § 5, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 148, related to authorization of appropriations and the national unemployment rate. Section 4875, Pub. L. 92–54, § 6, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 148, related to special employment assistance. Section 4876, Pub. L. 92–54, § 7, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 149, related to applications for financial assistance. Section 4877, Pub. L. 92–54, § 8, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 151, related to approval of applications and non-Federal contributions. Section 4878, Pub. L. 92–54, § 9, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 151, related to interstate and intrastate allocation of funds. Section 4879, Pub. L. 92–54, § 10, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 152, related to training and manpower services. Section 4880, Pub. L. 92–54, § 11, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 152, related to periodic review and evaluation by the Secretary. Section 4881, Pub. L. 92–54, § 12, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 153, set forth special provisions relating to programs. Section 4882, Pub. L. 92–54, § 13, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 155, related to a special report to Congress. Section 4883, Pub. L. 92–54, § 14, July 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 155, set forth definitions. CHAPTER 65—NOISE CONTROL Sec. 4901. Congressional findings and statement of pol- icy. 4902. Definitions. 4903. Federal programs. 4904. Identification of major noise sources. 4905. Noise emission standards for products distrib- uted in commerce. Sec. 4906. Omitted. 4907. Labeling. 4908. Imports. 4909. Prohibited acts. 4910. Enforcement. 4911. Citizen suits. 4912. Records, reports, and information. 4913. Quiet communities, research, and public in- formation. 4914. Development of low-noise-emission products. 4915. Judicial review. 4916. Railroad noise emission standards. 4917. Motor carrier noise emission standards. 4918. Authorization of appropriations. § 4901. Congressional findings and statement of policy (a) The Congress finds— (1) that inadequately controlled noise pre- sents a growing danger to the health and wel- fare of the Nation’s population, particularly in urban areas; (2) that the major sources of noise include transportation vehicles and equipment, ma- chinery, appliances, and other products in commerce; and (3) that, while primary responsibility for control of noise rests with State and local gov- ernments, Federal action is essential to deal with major noise sources in commerce control of which require national uniformity of treat- ment. (b) The Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopard- izes their health or welfare. To that end, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish a means for effective coordination of Federal research and activities in noise control, to authorize the establishment of Federal noise emission stand- ards for products distributed in commerce, and to provide information to the public respecting the noise emission and noise reduction charac- teristics of such products. (Pub. L. 92–574, § 2, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1234.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 1978 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 95–609, § 1, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3079, provided: ‘‘That this Act [amending sections 4905, 4910, 4913, 4918, 6901, 6903, 6907, 6913, 6922, 6923, 6925, to 6928, 6947, 6961, 6962, 6964, 6972, 6973, 6977, and 6981 to 6984 of this title and section 1431 of former Title 49, Transportation, and enacting provision set out as a note under section 1431 of former Title 49] may be cited as the ‘Quiet Commu- nities Act of 1978’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 92–574, § 1, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1234, provided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this chapter, amending sec- tion 1431 of former Title 49, Transportation, and enact- ing provisions set out as notes under this section and section 1431 of former Title 49] may be cited as the ‘Noise Control Act of 1972’.’’ Executive Documents FEDERAL COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS For provisions relating to the responsibility of the head of each Executive agency for compliance with ap-