This chapter relates to l ead abatement assistance.
§ 6402. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Architectural paint." Interior and exterior architectural
coatings used for commercial or homeowner use. The term does not
include aerosol spray paint or coatings purchased for industrial
or original equipment manufacturer use.
"Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of
the Commonwealth.
"Financial assistance." A loan, loan guarantee or grant.
"Fund." The Lead Abatement Assistance Fund established in
section 6404 (relating to Lead Abatement Assistance Fund ).
"Lead abatement." A set of measures designed to permanently
eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards
established by the department, provided that the standards are
consistent with applicable Federal standards. The term includes:
(1) The removal of lead-based paint and lead-
contaminated dust, the permanent containment or encapsulation
of lead-based paint, the replacement of lead-painted surfaces
or fixtures and the removal or covering of lead-contaminated
soil.
(2) All preparation, cleanup, disposal and postabatement
clearance testing activities associated with such measures.
"Lead hazard control work." Work to make housing lead-safe
or to mitigate through the use of interim controls as permitted
under Federal law and as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 4851b (relating
to definitions), or to eliminate permanently lead-based paint
hazards on a premises by a person certified to perform lead
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