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or guardian on one occasion after receipt of an initial report of an abnormal blood lead level as described in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection. Such information shall be developed by the Department of Public Health and provided to each local and district director of health. (e) Prior to January 1, 2024, with respect to the child reported, the director shall conduct an on-site inspection to identify the source of the lead causing a confirmed venous blood lead level equal to or greater than ten micrograms per deciliter but less than fifteen micrograms per deciliter in two tests taken at least three months apart and order remediation of such source by the appropriate persons responsible for the conditions at such source. From January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, inclusive, with respect to the child reported, the director shall conduct an on-site inspection to identify the source of the lead causing a confirmed venous blood lead level equal to or greater than five micrograms per deciliter but less than ten micrograms per deciliter in two tests taken at least three months apart and order remediation of such source by the appropriate persons responsible for the conditions at such source.] Sec. 30. Section 19a-110a of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2023): (a) The Commissioner of Public Health may, within available appropriations, establish two regional lead poisoning treatment centers in different areas of the state by providing grants-in-aid to two participating hospitals, each with a demonstrated expertise in lead poisoning prevention and treatment as determined by the commissioner. Each center shall serve a designated area of the state, as determined by the commissioner, to provide services including, but not limited to, consultation services for [physicians] pediatricians and other primary care practitioners regarding proper treatment of lead poisoning [. No grant may be provided pursuant to this section until the task force report required under section 4 of public act 92-192 has been submitted]