Brief Descriptions of Each Program

Lead Hazard Control Cooperative Extension Service

• Develops and implements Memorandums of Understanding with sister agencies dealing with lead related activities to provide training
• Reviews lead reduction proposals submitted by contractors for renovation and repair works
• Assists in implementing HUD Lead-Safe Housing programs
• Enhances the Child and Family Services goal to evaluate foster care facilities for child placement
• Enhances evaluations of child development centers
• Reviews DC Public Schools renovation special projects review
• Monitors consent decree with the Department of Justice for lead abatement activities

Lead Compliance and Enforcement Program

• Conducts compliance monitoring inspections on premises or facilities where lead-based paint activities are ongoing
• May conduct inspections in response to tips and complaints, abatement permits, cooperative agreements or a child identified
  as having a high blood lead level
• Enforces actions for non-compliance discovered during monitoring inspection
• Issues certificates for lead hazard control homes and homes listed in “State Lead Hazard Control Registry” based on clearance and compliance inspection results