Interim controls include soil covering using non-permanent means

Interim controls include soil covering using non-permanent means

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for interior surfaces
• D. Not included

Answer: (A)

Interim controls are temporary actions to reduce lead exposure while longer-term abatement is planned. Covering soil with non-permanent materials—such as mulch, gravel, or removable fabric coverings—fits this because it quickly reduces contact with contaminated soil and dust without permanently altering the site. This approach targets exterior soil contamination as a short-term measure, not a permanent fix. Other options don’t fit because interior-only measures don’t address outdoor soil, and saying soil covers aren’t included would ignore established interim-control practices.

Interim controls are temporary actions to reduce lead exposure while longer-term abatement is planned. Covering soil with non-permanent materials—such as mulch, gravel, or removable fabric coverings—fits this because it quickly reduces contact with contaminated soil and dust without permanently altering the site. This approach targets exterior soil contamination as a short-term measure, not a permanent fix. Other options don’t fit because interior-only measures don’t address outdoor soil, and saying soil covers aren’t included would ignore established interim-control practices.