1. Prohibition on discouraging lead inspections in military housing
In general— The Secretary concerned (as such term is defined in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code) may not discourage the inspection of covered housing for lead-based paint or sources of lead.
Testing authorized— The Secretary concerned may authorize testing for lead in covered housing when such testing is not required by Federal, State or local regulations or laws.
Covered housing— In this section, the term “covered housing” means military owned and government controlled family housing and privately leased or rented housing.