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• Who is affected by the Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?

  The Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and RRP Programs establishes fees that will be charged for training programs seeking accreditation, for firms engaged in renovations seeking certification and for individuals (for example, risk assessors) or firms engaged in lead-based paint activities that govern lead abatement, inspection and risk assessment activities…

  • Last published: November 20, 2024

• Can a homeowner use an EPA-recognized lead test kit to check for lead-based paint?

  Answer: A number of lead test kits are available for consumer purchase in most retail hardware stores; however, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that consumers should exercise caution when using these lead test kits to evaluate consumer products for potential lead exposures. Find more information online . To…

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• How can I obtain D-Lead® test kits?

  The D-Lead® test kits are available for purchase from certain distributors and retail outlets. Locate a distributor or retailer online , email [email protected] or call 414-962-3006. Question Number: 23002-16390 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• Is lead paint testing required under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?

  No. A firm can either assume lead-based paint is present and follow the requirements of the RRP Rule (which requires no testing), or test and if lead-based paint is found follow the requirements of the regulation. Question Number: 23002-32338 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to…

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• When testing a work area, does one lead test kit or paint chip sample suffice for any single component?

  The certified renovator is only required to use one lead test kit or paint chip sample for each component, even if the surface of the component is extensive (e.g., a large wall). Question Number: 23002-23865 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• Why is Page 34 In the "data interpretation, statistical analysis and report writing, item (3) of effective plans" empty?

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It appears there was an issue converting the document to a PDF. The missing text will be reflected in a modification to the RFA which will be posted to grants.gov and the EPA's RFA website as soon as possible.

  • Last published: March 29, 2024

• What is the timeline for posting the responses? Will we receive an email with notification on the answers or shall I monitor the website for the posting?

  EPA will respond to the individual email 1 - 2 days after receipt and will post the questions and answers to the RFA website very soon thereafter.

  • Last published: March 29, 2024

• How will the budget for year six be treated in case of a continuation of sampling past 2029?

  Sampling past 2029 will not be covered under this assistance agreement.

  • Last published: March 29, 2024

• Can letters of support be emailed directly to EPA?

  Only materials submitted as part of the grant application submitted on Grants.gov will be considered. If supporters wish to send letters directly to EPA, they may email ( [email protected] ). However, for them to be considered with the application, the applicant organization should be copied on those email messages with…

  • Last published: April 23, 2024

• We can see our proposal working well as a regional or basin wide proposal. Is there any issue with submitting for both?

  You could submit two applications, one for regional and one for basin-wide (if selected, we would only fund one GLEJGP). Additionally, you could choose to submit only basin-wide. You may be selected for the full proposal or depending on programmatic needs we might work with your program to focus on…

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• Is it better to not include letters of support from orgs given that they will ultimately be subject to have to apply in a competitive process?

  Full Question: The RFA mentions that contractors and subawards must be awarded competitively, however in our niche field and in many of these underserved communities (especially in less urban environments) there may only be 1 or 2 sub-awardees/contractors to work with at all. Should we apply with support listed from…

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• We understand that our nonprofit could not be both the regranter and the regrantee, but does the prohibition against receiving EJ grants extend to board members of our organization?

  If the board members help make decisions for the main grantee, there would be a potential conflict of interest if they were to also receive grants as subrecipients.

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• Are regional sewer districts eligible entities to apply?

  As a political subdivision of the state, you would be an eligible entity for funding. Full eligibility criteria can be found in Section III of the RFA, beginning on page 20.

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• Are projects in Illinois communities within the Little Calumet watershed would be eligible to be regranted under this program?

  Communities within the Little Calumet are a part of the historic Great Lakes Basin. From page 8 of the RFA: Proposed GLEJGPs must be implemented within the historic Great Lakes Basin, including projects impacting connecting waterways such as the U.S. portions of the St. Mary’s River, Lake St. Clair and…

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• Would it be possible at all to share the list of webinar attendees for coalition-building purposes?

  While we encourage applications from coalitions, unfortunately we are not able to facilitate these relationships. EPA will announce the winners of the competition so you would be able to reach out to those winners at that time for subaward or partnership opportunities.

  • Last published: August 20, 2024