### Question
How is the term abatement defined?


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

> 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**

