PUBLIC LAW 102-550—OCT. 28, 1992 106 STAT. 3927

(4) describes the results of research carried out in accord-
ance with subtitle D; and

(5) estimates the amount of Federal assistance annually
expended on lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities.
(b) BIENNIAL REPORT.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—24 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, and at the end of every 24-month period thereafter,
the Secretary shall report to the Congress on the progress
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in
implementing expanded lead-based paint hazard evaluation and
reduction activities.

(2) CONTENTS.—The report shall—

(A) assess the effectiveness of section 1018 in making
the public aware of lead-based paint hazards;

(B) estimate the extent to which lead-based paint haz-
ard evaluation and reduction activities are being conducted
in the various categories of housing;

(C) monitor and report expenditures for lead-based
paint hazard evaluation and reduction for programs within
the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development;

(D) identify the infrastructure needed to eliminate

lead-based paint hazards in all housing as expeditiously ;

as possible, including cost-effective technology, standards
and regulations, trained and certified contractors, certified
laboratories, liability insurance, private financing tech-
niques, and appropriate Government subsidies; !

(E) assess the extent to which the infrastructure

described in subparagraph (D) exists, make recommenda- \

tions to correct shortcomings, and provide estimates of
the costs of measures needed to build an adequate infra-
structure; and

(F) include any additional information that the Sec-
retary deems appropriate. i

TITLE XI—NEW TOWNS DEMONSTRA- ?2al^5a3-18 'I

TION PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY RE- note
LIEF OF LOS ANGELES

SEC. 1101. AUTHORITY.

To provide for the revitalization and renewal of inner city 1

neighborhoods in the areas of Los Angeles, California, that were j

damaged by the civil disturbances during April and May of 1992, |

and to demonstrate the effectiveness of new town developments j

in revitalizing and restoring depressed and underprivileged inner |

city neighborhoods, the Secretary of Housing and urban Develop- f

ment shall, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided t
in appropriation Acts, make any assistance authorized under this

title available under this title to units of general local government, j

governing boards, and eligible mortgagors in accordance with the j
provisions of this title.

SEC. 1102. NEW TOWN PLAN. j

(a) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may make assistance avail- ]

able under this title only in connection with, and according to '<

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