Hazard Reduction

Hazard reduction means measures designed to reduce or eliminate human exposure to lead-based paint hazards through methods including interim controls or abatement or a combination of the two.

Options in selecting the type of hazard reduction to perform.

Read the Joint EPA-HUD Letter about Rehabilitation and Abatement

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