The effective date for subparts B through R of this part is September 15, 2000, except that the effective date for prohibited methods of paint removal, described in Sec. 35.140, is November 15, 1999. Subparts F through M of this part provide further information on the application of the effective date to specific programs. Before September 15, 2000, a designated party has the option of following the procedures in subparts B through R of this part, or complying with current HUD lead-based paint regulations.