### Question
What does risk assessment mean?


### Answer
**Risk assessment** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 2681*:

> an on-site investigation to determine and report the existence, nature, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards in residential dwellings, including—


(A) information gathering regarding the age and history of the housing and occupancy by children under age 6

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

