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.