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Interim Guidance for Enforcing the TSCA Section 402 Abatement Rule

This is the rule for Interim Guidance for Enforcing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 402 Abatement Rule. TSCA §402 Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities, 40 CFR 745 subpart L. Issued March 8, 2000.

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Interim Guidance for Enforcing the TSCA Section 402 Abatement Rule (PDF)(2 pp, 78 K)