Emory University

Purpose: Through This Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Award, Hud Is Funding Studies to Improve Hud's and the Public's Knowledge of Housing-related Health and Safety Hazards and to Improve or Develop New Hazard Assessment and Control Methods, With a Focus on Lead and Other Key Residential Health and Safety Hazards. Hud Is Especially Interested in Applications That Will Advance Our Knowledge on Priority Healthy Homes Issues by Addressing Important Gaps in the Science Related to the Accurate and Efficient Identification of Hazards and the Implementation of Cost-effective Hazard Mitigation. a List of All Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) City and State Grantees Can Be Found by Selecting the Link Below, on the Website Under Grantee Resources, Select Olhchh Grantee Contact List for a List of Selected Grantees. Https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/programs_division Lead Technical Studies (LTS) the Overall Goal of the Lead Technical Studies (LTS) Grant Program Is to Gain Knowledge to Improve the Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Methods for Evaluation and Control of Residential Lead-based Paint Hazards. Through This Program, Hud Is Working to Fulfill the Requirements of Sections 1051 and 1052 of the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (title X) (42 U.s.c. §§ 4854 and 4854A) Which Directs Hud to Conduct Research on Topics Which Include the Development of Improved Methods for Evaluating and Reducing Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing, Among Others. the Results of the Applicable Aspects of LTS Will Be Used in Part to Update Hud's Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing (guidelines) and Other Hud Policy Guidance.; Activities to Be Performed: Lead Technical Studies (LTS): the Overall Goal of the LTS Grant Program Is to Gain Knowledge to Improve the Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Methods for Evaluation and Control of Residential Lead-based Paint Hazards. the Overall Objectives Include But Are Not Limited to the Statutory Requirements Listed in 1052 of the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (title X) (42 U.s.c. §§ 4854 and 4854A) Which Directs Hud to Conduct Research on Topics Which Include the Development of Improved Methods for Evaluating and Reducing Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing, Among Others. 1. Develop Improved Methods for Evaluating Lead-based Paint Hazards. 2. Develop Improved Methods for Reducing Lead-based Paint Hazards. 3. Develop Improved Methods for Measuring Lead in Paint Films, Dust, and Soil. 4. Establish Performance Standards for Various Detection Methods, Including Spot Test Kit. 5. Establish Performance Standards for Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Methods, Including the Use of Encapsulants. 6. Establish Appropriate Cleanup Standards. 7. Evaluate the Efficacy of Interim Controls in Various Situations. 8. Evaluate the Relative Performance of Various Abatement Techniques. 9. Evaluate the Long-term Cost-effectiveness of Interim Control and Abatement Strategies. 10. Assess the Effectiveness of Hazard Evaluation and Reduction Activities. Preparation and Submission of a Minimum of One Report or a Manuscript for the Publication in a Peer-reviewed Academic Journal Following Hud Acceptance.; Expected Outcomes: Lead Technical Studies (LTS): Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Specific Residential Lead Hazard Control Interventions. the Effectiveness of Lead Hazard Control Interventions (i.e., Interim Controls or a Combination of Interim Controls and Abatement) Over Various Time Periods Following Implementation Is a Topic That Has Been Primarily Covered Through Hud’s Evaluation of the Hud Lead Hazard Control Grant Program. Research the Value of Lead Risk Assessments When Triggered by Children With Blood Lead Levels (BLLS) at or Near CDC’S Blood Lead Reference Value of 3.5 ΜG/DL. the Frequency at Which Lead Based Paint (LBP) Hazards Are Identified in the Homes of Children With These BLLS Has Not Been Well Documented. Hud Is Interested in Supporting Research for Children With BLLS Near or Above the Current CDC Blood-lead Reference Value of 3.5 ΜG/DL (e.g., BLLS ? 3 ΜG/DL and < 5 ΜG/DL). Analysis of Available Data and Databases. Hud Is Interested in Supporting Research Using Existing Data to Address Key Scientific Issues Related to the Identification and Control of Lead-based Paint Hazards. Hud Is Also Interested in the Creative Use of Existing Databases (e.g., Census Data, Blood-lead Screening Data, Etc.) to Improve the Efficacy of Lead Hazard Control Programs. Hud Anticipates That the Results of Program-supported Studies Will Help to Develop Evidence-based Approaches That Are Cost-effective and Efficient and Will Result in the Reduction of Health Threats for the Maximum Number of Residents and Children and Other Vulnerable Populations (e.g., the Elderly) in Low-income Households. Study Results Are Also Expected to Improve Our Understanding of How Specific Aspects of the Indoor Environment Can Affect the Health of Residents.; Intended Beneficiaries: for Both LTS and HHTS, Hud Anticipates That the Results of Program-supported Studies Will Help to Develop Evidence-based Approaches That Are Cost-effective and Efficient and Will Result in the Reduction of Health Threats for the Maximum Number of Residents and Children and Other Vulnerable Populations (e.g., the Elderly) in Low-income Households (e.g., Homeowners, Rental Property Owners, Rental, and Public Housing Residents. Hud Is Especially Interested in Applications That Will Advance Our Knowledge on Priority Healthy Homes Issues by Addressing Important Gaps in the Science Related to the Accurate and Efficient Identification of Hazards and the Implementation of Cost-effective Hazard Mitigation.; Subrecipient Activities: the Subrecipient Activities Are Unknown at the Time of Award.