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Lead Audit Strip Preparation

This page contains information on methods for the preperation of lead (Pb) audit strips for use in the Lead NAAQS monitoring network.  This page is intended to assist state, local, and tribal monitoring agencies as they implement the Pb NAAQS monitoring requirements. 

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