The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Blood lead level of concern--Presence of blood lead concentrations suspected to be associated with mental and physical disorders due to absorption, ingestion, or inhalation of lead as specified in the most recent criteria issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The current level recommended by CDC is a blood lead concentration of ten micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood or greater.
2. (2) Child care--A school, preschool, kindergarten, nursery school, or other similar activity that provides care or instruction for young children.
3. (3) Child care facility--A public place or a residence in which a person furnishes child care.
4. (4) Commissioner--The Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health.
5. (5) Department--The Texas Department of Health.
6. (6) Health authority--A physician appointed as such under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121.

7. (7) Health professional--An individual whose:

   1. (A) vocation or profession is directly or indirectly related to the maintenance of health in another individual; and
   2. (B) duties require a specified amount of formal education and may require a special examination, certification or license, or membership in a regional or national association.
8. (8) Lead--Metallic lead and materials containing metallic lead with a potential for release in sufficient concentrations to pose a threat to public health.
9. (9) Lead poisoning--Presence of a confirmed venous blood level established by board rule in the range specified for medical evaluation and possible pharmacologic treatment in the most recent criteria issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The current level recommended by the CDC is a blood lead concentration of 20 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood or greater.
10. (10) Local health department--A department created under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121.
11. (11) Physician--A person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
12. (12) Public health district--A district created under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121.
13. (13) Regional director--A physician appointed by the board as the chief administrative officer of a public health region under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121.

Source Note:The provisions of this §37.332 adopted to be effective December 27, 1995, 20 TexReg 10771.