Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 05/11/1997

Grants to Assist States in Implementing a Lead-based Paint Accreditation and Certification Program After Passing Enabling Legislation

EPA has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and has entered into an interagency agreement, with HUD to administer the remaining funds authorized under section 1011(g) of Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. EPA will award grants from these funds under its authority in section 404(g) of the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA). This notice announces the availability of $3,548,910 to provide financial assistance to States for purposes of establishing training, accreditation, and certification programs for professionals engaged in lead-based paint activities listed under section 402 of TSCA, as promulgated on August 29, 1996. These grants are restricted to States seeking assistance in establishing a State training, accreditation, and certification program after passing enabling legislation. Although there is no deadline in submitting an application, applicants should note that the funds are limited to $3,548,910. These funds will be awarded to States, Territories and the District of Columbia on a first-come first-served basis. Agency receipt of the application will be logged by recording the date and hour of the day that the appropriate EPA Regional