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 PUBLIC LAW 100-242—FEB. 5, 1988

101 STAT. 1947

of the demonstration program, including any recommendations of the Secretary for legislation to revise the requirements of this subsection. In preparing such report, the Secretary shall examine— "(i) the most reliable technology available for detecting lead-based paint; "(ii) the most efficient and cost-effective methods for abatement; "(iii) safety considerations in testing; "(iv) the overall accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing of physical samples, x-ray fluorescence machines, and other available testing procedures; "(v) availability of qualified samplers and testers; and ! "(vi) an estimate of the amount, characteristics, and i regional distribution of housing in the United States that contains lead-based paint hazards at differing u, levels of contamination. I to the Congress, a comprehensive and workable plan, including any recommendations for changes in legislation, for the prompt and cost effective inspection and abatement of privately owned single family and multifamily housing, including housing assisted under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. After the expiration of the 9-month period referred to in the preceding sentence, the Secretary may not obligate or expend any funds or otherwise carry out activities related to any other policy development and research project until the report is transmitted. "(e) EXCEPTIONS.—The provisions of this section shall not apply to— "(1) housing for the elderly or handicapped, except for any dwelling in such housing in which any child who is less than 7 years of age resides or is expected to reside; "(2) any project for which an application for insurance is submitted under section 231, 232, 241, or 242 of the National Housing Act; or "(3) any 0-bedroom dwelling. Vf) FUNDING.—The Secretary shall carry out the provisions of this section utilizing available Federal funding sources. The Secretary shall use funds available for comprehensive improvement assistance under section 14 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to carry out this section in public housing.", (hi REGULATIONS.— (1) PROPOSED REGULATIONS.—Not later than the expiration of
 * '(3) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 9 months after completion of the demonstration required by paragraph (2), the Secretary shall, based on the demonstration, prepare and transmit

the 60-day period following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall publish proposed regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section. (2) FINAL REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall publish final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section, which shall become effective not later than the expiration of the 120-day period following the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS.—Before issuing proposed regulations under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with—

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