Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
EPA Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
Purpose
This program addresses childhood lead-based paint poisoning and other childhood diseases associated
with poor housing conditions such as exposure to moisture, mold, poor air quality, lead paint,
residential application of pesticides, the presence of allergens, vermin, dust, and other
substances that contribute to asthma, and hazardous conditions that increase the risk of
injury. It promotes preventive measures to correct multiple safety and health hazards
in the home environment.
Source(s) of Information
1. Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
Related EPA Program(s)
Toxic Substances: Lead Risk Reduction Program:
Program to reduce children’s exposure to lead from lead-based paint
through regulations, certification and training programs and
public outreach efforts.
Authorizing Legislation
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title IV of TSCA)
Other Programs under Goal 4
Other Programs from HUD
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