### Question
Can you define what reduction means?


### Answer
**Reduction** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 2681*:

> measures designed to reduce or eliminate human exposure to lead-based paint hazards through methods including interim controls and abatement

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2681*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER IV-LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION**

