EPA, HUD and HHS announce interagency commitments to more robust collaboration on addressing risks of exposures to lead

Summary:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to strengthen their collaboration on addressing the risks of lead exposures. The agreements aim to prevent lead poisoning, particularly in underserved communities, and promote environmental justice. The MOUs will facilitate information sharing, enforcement efforts, and data collection to ensure that children, especially those at high risk, are not exposed to lead hazards. The agreements also support the Federal Lead Action Plan, which seeks to reduce exposure to lead and improve children's health.