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TITLE IV-PROHIBITION AGAINST FUTURE

USE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT

PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF LEAD BASED PAINT IN CON-
STRUCTION OF FACILITIES AND THE MANUFACTURE OF

CERTAIN TOYS AND UTENSILS

SEC. 401. The Secretary of Health, Education, and 42 U.S.C. 4831 Welfare, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall take such steps and impose such conditions as may be necessary or appropriate

(1) to prohibit the use of lead based paint in residential structures constructed or rehabilitated by the Federal Government, or with Federal assistance in any form, after the date of enactment of this Act, and

(2) to prohibit the application of lead based paint to any toy, furniture, cooking utensil, drinking utensil, or eating utensil manufactured and distributed after the date of enactment of this Act.

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42 U.S.C. 4841

42 U.S.C. 4842

TITLE V-GENERAL

DEFINITIONS

SEC. 501. As used in this Act

(1) the term "State" means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the the United States;

(2) the term "units of general local government" means (A) any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State, (B) any combination of units of general local government in one or more States, (C) an Indian tribe, or (D) with respect to lead-based paint poisoning elimination activities in their urban areas, the territories and possessions of the United States; and

(3) the term "lead based paint" means—

(A) prior to December 31, 1974, any paint containing more than five-tenths of 1 per centum lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of liquid paints or in the dried film of paint already applied;

(B) after December 31, 1974, any paint containing more than six one-hundredths of 1 per centum lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of liquid paints or in the dried film of paint already applied, except that if prior to December 31, 1974, the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, based on studies conducted in accordance with section 301 (b) of this Act, determines that another level of lead, not to exceed five-tenths of 1 per centum, is safe, then such other level shall be effective after December 31, 1974.

CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

SEC. 502. In carrying out the authority under this Act, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall cooperate with and seek the advice of the heads of any other departments or agencies regarding any programs under their respective responsibilities which are related to, or would be affected by, such authority.

APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 503. (a) There is hereby authorized to be appro- 42 US.C. 4843 priated to carry out the provisions of title I of this Act not to exceed $3,330,000 for the fiscal year 1971, $6,660,000 for the fiscal year 1972, and $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975.

(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of title II of this Act not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 1971, $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 1972, and $35,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975.

(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of title III of this Act not to exceed $1,670,000 for the fiscal year 1971, $3,340,000 for the fiscal year 1972, and $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975.

(d) Any amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended when so provided in appropriation Acts; and any amounts authorized for one fiscal year but not appropriated may be appropriated for the succeeding fiscal year.

ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES

SEC. 504. Notwithstanding any other provision of this 42 U.S.C. 4844 Act, grants authorized under sections 101 and 201 of this Act may be made to an agency of State government in any case where State government provides direct services. to citizens in local communities or where units of general local government within the State are prevented by State law from implementing or receiving such grants or from expending such grants in accordance with their intended purpose.

ADVISORY BOARDS

SEC. 505. (a) The Secretary of Health, Education, and 42 U.S.C. 4845 Welfare, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is authorized to establish a National Childhood Lead Based Paint Poisoning Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on policy relating to the administration of this Act. Members of the Board shall include residents of communities and neighborhoods affected by lead based paint poisoning. Each member of the National Advisory Board who is not an officer of the Federal Government is authorized to receive an amount equal to the minimum daily rate prescribed for GS-18, under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day he is engaged in the actual performance of his duties (including traveltime) as a member of the Board. All members shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

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42 U.S.C. 4846

(b) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate regulations for establishment of an advisory board for each local program assisted under this Act to assist in carrying out this program. Two-thirds of the members of the board shall be residents of communities and neighborhoods affected by lead based paint poisoning. A majority of the board shall be appointed from among parents, who, when appointed, have at least one child under six years of age. Each member of a local advisory board shall only be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the actual performance of his duties as a member of the board.

EFFECT UPON STATE LAW

SEC. 506. It is hereby expressly declared that it is the intent of the Congress to supersede any and all laws of the States and units of local government insofar as they may now or hereafter provide for a requirement, prohibition, or standard relating to the lead content in paints or other similar surface-coating materials which differs from the provisions of this Act or regulations issued pursuant to this Act. Any law, regulation, or ordinance purporting to establish such different requirement, prohibition, or standard shall be null and void.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT

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