### Question
How is the "reduction" defined?


### Answer
The term **reduction** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63A-RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION**

