risk assessment
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles — 2 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “risk assessment” means an on-site investigation to determine and report the existence, nature, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards in residential dwellings, including—
(A) information gathering regarding the age and history of the housing and occupancy by children under age 6;
(B) visual inspection;
(C) limited wipe sampling or other environmental sampling techniques;
(D) other activity as may be appropriate; and
(E) provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–present15 U.S.C. § 2681Commerce and Trade · Definitions · for the purposes of this subchapter
- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 4851BThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “risk assessment” means an evaluation of—
(A) the potential for the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease and associated biological and economic consequences; or
(B) the potential for adverse effects on human or animal life or health arising from the presence of an additive, contaminant, toxin or disease-causing organism in a food, beverage, or feedstuff.
Source
- 1994–present19 U.S.C. § 2575BCustoms Duties · Subpart definitions · for purposes of this subpart