### Question
Can you define what abatement means?


### Answer
**Abatement** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*:

> any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by appropriate Federal agencies

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

