This action approves funding in the amount of $18,225,000 to the florida department of environmental protection for the state of florida section 1452 of the safe drinking water act (SDWA) which…

This action approves funding in the amount of $18,225,000 to the florida department of environmental protection for the state of florida section 1452 of the safe drinking water act (SDWA) which authorizes the state to utilize funds to further the health protection objectives of SDWA. This agreement will provide funds to capitalize the recipient's drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF) to provide low interest financing for costs associated with the planning, design and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects and activities to protect human health. As part of this agreement, the recipient ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, which are designed to protect public health.activities:the state has submitted an intended use plan (IUP) as part of the application package for this capitalization grant. This IUP contains a list of the capital projects that address emerging contaminants that may receive funding from this grant. The recipient may also use some of the funding for specific 'set-asides' to provide technical assistance to small systems, program administration, state program management and other allowable uses.subrecipient:subawards will be made for activities such as administering loans for projects, providing technical assistance to small systems, program administration and state program management. Outcomes:the benefits of this grant will be to capitalize the recipient's DWSRF. The fund can then be used to increase technical, financial and managerial capacity of public water systems, and provide assurance of a cleaner and safer potable water supply by funding improvements to multiple water infrastructure projects. These public health benefits will be statewide.