Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Practice Test

What legislation was the first major act addressing lead-based paint in federal housing?

1. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act

2. Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Act

3. Residential Lead-Based Paint Act

4. Lead Safety Compliance Act

The correct answer is: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Act

The first major legislation that specifically addressed lead-based paint in federal housing is the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. This act, which was enacted in 1992, aimed to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning related to lead-based paint hazards in homes, particularly those built before 1978, when the use of lead-based paint was banned for residential applications. It provides guidelines for the inspection and remediation of lead hazards and establishes requirements for notifying potential buyers or renters about lead-based paint in residential properties. The choice related to the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Act did address lead-associated health concerns but focused more broadly on health implications rather than specifically targeting lead-based paint in residential housing. The other options also did not originate as the first significant federal response to lead-based paint hazards, as they either came after the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act or addressed different aspects related to lead exposure.