The Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, shall conduct research to—

((1)) develop improved methods for evaluating lead-based paint hazards in housing;

((2)) develop improved methods for reducing lead-based paint hazards in housing;

((3)) develop improved methods for measuring lead in paint films, dust, and soil samples;

((4)) establish performance standards for various detection methods, including spot test kits;

((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 hazard situations;

((8)) evaluate the relative performance of various abatement techniques;

((9)) evaluate the long-term cost-effectiveness of interim control and abatement strategies; and

((10)) assess the effectiveness of hazard evaluation and reduction activities funded by this chapter.