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2021-OE-0011b | February 28, 2023

Improvements are Needed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Processes for Monitoring Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Public Housing

Lead Hazard Control

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    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2021-OE-0011b-01
    Priority
    Priority

    We believe these open recommendations, if implemented, will have the greatest impact on helping HUD achieve its mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

    Update HUD regulations, policies, and procedures following the regulatory process required by the amended Lead Safe Housing Rule, in consideration of CDC's lowered BLRV of 3.5 ug/dL.

    Status

    As of January 30, 2026, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) informed HUD OIG that HUD has circulated for comment a joint notice for HUD offices impacted by the modified elevated blood lead level (EBLL) threshold.  These offices include OLHCHH, the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD), the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MF), and the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH).  The OLHCHH's estimated completion date is February 2026.

    Analysis

    To fully address this recommendation, OLHCHH must provide evidence that HUD has updated its regulations, policies, and procedures so that they are consistent with CDC’s lowered BLRV of 3.5 ug/dL.

    Implementation of this recommendation will help ensure children living in public housing with EBLLs receive effective environmental interventions.

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