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[FR Doc No: 94-32122]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request 
(ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature 
of the information collection and its expected cost and burden.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 30, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS ICR, CONTACT:Sandy 
Farmer at EPA, (202) 260-2740.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Office of Air and Radiation

    Title: Lead-based Paint Abatement and Repair and Maintenance Study 
in Baltimore (EPA ICR No. 1603.02; OMB No. 2070-0123). This is a 
request for renewal of a currently approved information collection.
    Abstract: Under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 
15 USC 2601, and in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding 
between the EPA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
Development (HUD), the EPA is responsible for providing technical and 
program development assistance to HUD in the area of lead paint 
abatement. The purpose of this study is to investigate the lead paint 
abatement practices, and low cost repair and maintenance approaches for 
reducing lead-based paint hazards in homes. The data will be used to 
correlate various abatement and intervention methods to changes in the 
lead levels in household dust and in children's blood over time. 
Ultimately, the Agency will us the information to identify and 
recommend zzabatement, repair and maintenance methodologies that are 
the most practical, economical, and effective for future housing 
rehabilitation projects.
    The study will take place in Baltimore and will consist of a two 
year follow-up study of houses subjected to lead paint abatement 
performed since January, 1988, and an evaluation of repair and 
maintenance intervention in older lead-painted dwellings. A control 
group will consist of randomly selected modern urban dwellings. EPA 
representatives will: (1) Collect and analyze interior household dust, 
exterior soil, and drinking water samples for lead content; (2) 
administer a questionnaire to an adult member of the participating 
housing unit; and (3) collect and analyze blood samples from selected 
children living in the housing unit. In completing the questionnaire 
the respondent will be asked questions concerning demographics, lead-
related occupational activities, lead-related hobbies, child behavior, 
activities of pets, and food preparation practices. Respondents will 
also be asked to take their children, if selected, to a designated 
clinic for blood collection, and to allow EPA representatives access to 
homes for soil and dust sampling. All data from the study will be 
analyzed using Statistical Analysis Systems and stored on disk and hard 
copy for use by EPA and HUD.
    Burden estimates are smaller than on the prior clearance to reflect 
changes in the collection methods.
    Burden Statement: The burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 9 hours per response for reporting and 0 hours per 
recordkeeper annually. This estimate includes the time needed to 
complete the enrollment, respond to the questionnaire, be available for 
the field team visits, and time for the clinic visit for blood 
collection including roundtrip transportation.
    Respondents: Households.
    Estimated No. of Respondents: 105.
    Estimated No. of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,000 hours.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of 
the information collection, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden to:

Sandy Farmer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Information Policy 
Branch (PM-223Y), 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20460

     and

Mr. Chris Wolz, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, 725 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503.

    Dated: December 22, 1994.
Jane Stewart,
Regulatory Management Division, Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 94-32122 Filed 12-28-94; 8:45 am]
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