The purpose of this ARP funded cooperative agreement is to advance enhanced monitoring of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) or other national ambient air quality standards (naaqs) pollutants in and…

The purpose of this ARP funded cooperative agreement is to advance enhanced monitoring of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) or other national ambient air quality standards (naaqs) pollutants in and near communities with environmental justice concerns who face disproportionate exposure to these pollutants and health risks which are also associated with increased vulnerability to covid-19. This action approves an ARP award in the amount of $31,100 to the chattanooga-hamilton county air pollution control bureau.activities:these funds will be used to address priorities in and near those communities including upgrading other naaqs pollutant monitoring sites, upgrading certain naaqs monitors and/or equipment not meeting performance or completeness goals, and other possible PM monitoring investments. Specifically, the recipient will upgrade a continuous PM2.5 monitor, an audit device, and internet setup equipment. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:expected deliverables include purchasing a continuous PM2.5 monitor to replace an underperforming PM2.5 continuous monitor; purchasing an audit device and internet setup at monitoring sites. Expected outcomes include full automation of PM2.5 monitors which will provide all communities with fine particulate data of the same quality and allow them to compare continuous data streams in nearby areas. The operation of PM2.5 or other naaqs pollutants air monitoring in accordance with all environmental protection agency requirements leading to collection of quality assured ambient air quality data helps to ensure that more americans are living and working in areas that meet high air quality standards. Intended and direct beneficiaries of these activities are residents of the state of tennessee who will have decreased risk of adverse health effects, including cancer and neurological effects.