The purpose of this toxic substances control act (TSCA) 306 funded grant is to provide financial assistance to the virginia department of health to implement IT's own program to provide measurable…

The purpose of this toxic substances control act (TSCA) 306 funded grant is to provide financial assistance to the virginia department of health to implement IT's own program to provide measurable radon risk reduction in the commonwealth of virginia through activities that will result in increased radon testing, mitigation and radon-resistant new construction. This award provides incremental federal funds of $34,000. Federal funds of $111,000 are contingent upon availability and program progress.activities:the recipient will implement a state radon program designed to support radon-related projects in homes, schools, and other buildings, including: 1) designing public information outreach and education; 2) programs to control radon in existing and new structures; 3) demonstration of radon mitigation methods and technologies; 4) providing training and technical support; 5) expanding radon testing, mitigation, and data collection in new and existing structures; and 6) identifying and spreading best practices for building homes and buildings radon resistant and adopting radon in building codes. Additional activities are outlined in the work plan. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the expected outcomes include a broadened awareness of risks related to radon, expanded access to radon services, and advanced radon risk reduction through housing finance and building codes. Additional deliverables and expected outcomes are outlined in the workplan. The intended beneficiaries are the citizens of virginia, who will have decreased exposure to radon and a decreased risk of lung cancer, school districts, and radon stakeholders.