HUD Environmental Hazards and Site Assessment Flashcards

Under HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35), which of the following properties is exempt from lead-based paint requirements?

Answer: Housing built in 1978 or later

HUD's lead-based paint regulations apply to housing built before 1978; homes built in 1978 or later are exempt because lead-based paint was banned from residential use in 1978.

What is 'paint stabilization' as required under HUD's lead-based paint rule?

Answer: Repairing deteriorated paint including the substrate and applying intact paint or covering the surface

Paint stabilization involves treating deteriorated paint by repairing the substrate, removing loose paint, and applying a new coat or cover to create a stable, intact surface that does not generate lead dust.

Under HUD environmental review requirements, what is a 'floodplain' designation concern for HUD-assisted projects?

Answer: Projects in 100-year floodplains require HUD approval and mitigation or must demonstrate a compelling need for the floodplain location

HUD's floodplain management regulations (24 CFR Part 55) require that projects in 100-year floodplains undergo a 8-step decision process and either mitigate flood risk or demonstrate a compelling need.

A HUD environmental review identifies a property within 1,000 feet of a highway. Which environmental concern is primarily triggered?

Answer: Noise and air quality impacts on future occupants

Properties near highways trigger noise and air quality assessment under HUD's environmental review because traffic generates both sound and pollutant (PM2.5, CO) exposures for residents.

Under HUD's Healthy Homes program, which of the following is considered a primary housing-based health hazard?

Answer: Excessive moisture leading to mold growth

Excessive indoor moisture that leads to mold growth is a major Healthy Homes concern because mold exposure causes respiratory illness, asthma exacerbation, and other health effects.

What action does HUD require when a risk assessment identifies lead hazards in an occupied HUD-assisted pre-1978 home?

Answer: Interim controls or abatement within 30 days, with safe work practices and clearance testing

When lead hazards are identified, HUD requires interim controls or abatement with proper safe work practices and a subsequent clearance examination to confirm hazards are controlled.