### Question
What is the definition of abatement?


### Answer
The definition of **abatement** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 2681*:

> any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by the Administrator under this subchapter

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

