What is the difference between Interim Controls and Abatement?

Interim controls means a set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards including, but not limited to, specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs.

Abatement includes all of the following: The removal of lead-based paint hazards and dust lead hazards, the permanent enclosure (using a rigid material, such as dry wall, and mechanically attaching it and caulking all seams) or encapsulation of lead-based paint (using encapsulants approved by the State of Michigan), the replacement of lead-painted surfaces or fixtures, the removal or covering of soil lead hazards, and all preparation, cleanup, disposal, and post-abatement clearance testing activities associated with such measures. All abatement work must be performed by a state certified lead abatement firm. A project resulting in the permanent elimination of lead-based paint hazards, conducted by a person certified pursuant to the Michigan Lead Abatement Act, being MCL 333.5451 et seq, (the Act)


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