Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 20.10.1998

Cooperative Agreements to Develop Authorized Tribal Training, Accreditation, and Certification Programs for Lead-Based Paint Professionals

This notice announces EPA's intent to enter into cooperative agreements with Indian tribes to provide financial assistance for purposes of developing EPA-authorized training, accreditation, and certification programs for professionals engaged in lead-based paint activities. In fiscal year 99 (FY 99), EPA is awarding Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 404(g) grants under two separate programs. The first program is a continuation of the grant program initiated in FY 94 which provides funds to States, territories, the District of Columbia, and Indian tribes for the development and implementation of authorized lead-based paint training, accreditation and certification programs. The second program, and subject of this notice, is a new cooperative agreement program for FY 99 which provides up to $1.2 million for eligible Indian tribes to be used exclusively for the development of EPA authorized programs to ensure that individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities are properly trained; that training programs are accredited; and that contractors engaged in such activities are certified. EPA's intent is to use these funds to increase the number of Tribes pursuing the developme