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PUBLIC LAW 91-695-JAN. 13, 1971

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paints on interior surfaces, and then to develop and carry out programs to eliminate the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning. (a) A local program should include: (1) development and carrying out of comprehensive testing programs to detect the presence of lead-based paints on surfaces of residential housing; (2) the development and carrying out of a comprehensive program requiring the prompt elimination of lead-based paints from all interior surfaces, porches, and exterior surfaces to which children may be commonly exposed, of residential housing on which lead-based paints have been used as a surface covering, including those surfaces on which non-lead-based paints have been used to cover surfaces to which lead-based paints were previously applied; and (3) any other actions which will reduce or eliminate lead-based paint poisoning. (b) Each such program shall— (1) be consistent with the appropriate local program assisted under section 101, and (2) afford, to the maximum extent feasible, opportunities for ^ ^^^rtu^^^es' employing the residents of communities or neighborhoods affected by lead-based paint poisoning, and for providing appropriate training, education, and any information which may be necessary to inform such residents of opportunities for employment in leadbased paint elimination programs. TITLE III — FEDERAL D E M O N S T R A T I O N AND RESEARCH PROGRAM FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION A N D RESEARCH PROGRAM

SEC. 301. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, shall develop and carry out a demonstration and research program to determine the nature and extent of the problem of lead-based paint poisoning in the United States, particularly in urban areas, and the methods by which lead-based paint can most effectively be removed from interior surfaces, porches, and exterior surfaces to which children may be commonly exposed, of residential housing. Within one c^if^elV" year after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary shall °"^'"^^^' submit to the Congress a full and complete report of his findings and recommendations as developed pursuant to such program, together with a statement of any legislation which should be enacted, and any changes in existing law which should be made, in order to carry out such recommendations. TITLE IV—PROHIBITION AGAINST FUTURE USE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT P R O H I B I T I O N AGAINST USE OF LEAD-BASED P A I N T I N CONSTRUCTION AND R E H A B I L I T A T I O N

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SEC. 401. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall take such steps and impose such conditions as may be necessary or appropriate to prohibit the use of lead-based paint in residential structures constructed or rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this Act by the Federal government, or with Federal assistance in any form.

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