Lead abatement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015490",
  "term": "Lead abatement",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Lead Abatement",
  "definition": "Abatement is a specialized activity designed to address lead in the home. Lead abatement projects are designed to permanently eliminate existing lead-based paint hazards. They may be ordered by a state or local government in response to a lead-poisoned child or other reason, or may be undertaken voluntarily at any time.Lead-based activities are regulated differently than renovation, repair and painting jobs, even though, in some cases, the activities are similar.",
  "subject": "Environmental events",
  "references": [
    "EPA Lead Abatement vs. Lead RRP at http://www2.epa.gov/lead/lead-abatement-vs-lead-rrp"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lead-abatement/"
}