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that this decline is largely a result of the phase -out of leaded gasoline and efforts by federal, state, <br />and local agencies to limit lead paint hazards in housing. <br />The County of Orange Health Care Agency (OC -HCA) collects statistics regarding the number of <br />children age 16 and younger, with a blood lead level greater than or equal to 10 mcg /d L, i.e., the <br />CDC "level of concern." Reports of elevated blood lead levels are obtained from the State, local <br />laboratories and health care providers; however, OC -HCA stipulates that t ' not an all- inclusive <br />list. County data also does not identify the source of the lead poisonin n to lead -based <br />paint other sources of lead contamination may include clay pottery a <br />The OC -HCA provided the following information (see <br />blood lead levels living in Santa Ana: <br />TABLE 9 -SANTA ANA CHILDREN WITH 131 <br />In an effort to ac <br />implemented a le: <br />programs. <br />regulations <br />Ana in J <br />sated <br />;90h ad exposure, the City of Santa Ana has <br />d notification process as part of its housing <br />to comply with HUD's lead based paint hazard <br />in September 2000, and was implemented by Santa <br />All owne ".-r habilitated during the report period that were constructed prior <br />to 1979 we d paint hazards. If the inspection found potential lead -based paint <br />hazards, the s rty was tested — the average cost per test is $450. Program staff <br />indicates that proc s to comply with Title X has added approximately 30 days to the typical <br />housing rehabilitation project, but more importantly, staff reports that at least some potential <br />program participants may have chosen not to pursue City funds for rehabilitation because of the <br />added cost of lead -based paint hazard mitigation. <br />7. ACTIONS TO COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM & COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS $ MONITORING <br />HUD has established specific requirements for implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Santa Ana <br />has made every effort to ensure compliance with these comprehensive planning requirements. <br />08/11/2013 26 <br />19E -34 <br />