### Question
What is the definition of lead-contaminated soil?


### Answer
The definition of **lead-contaminated soil** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*:

> bare soil on residential real property that contains lead at or in excess of the levels determined to be hazardous to human health by the appropriate Federal agency

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

