This agreement provides funding to the texas department of state health services

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 awarded the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) $783,450 under the Air Pollution Control Program Support (CFDA 66.001) formula grant program for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the development and implementation of an EPA-authorized program for asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) demolition and renovation-related monitoring and enforcement activities throughout Texas. DSHS will deliver no subawards under this agreement.

The primary deliverables include oversight of asbestos demolition and renovation work practices, notification and tracking of asbestos activities, and compliance enforcement actions when deficiencies are identified. DSHS will implement program activities consistent with EPA Section 105 guidance, including air pollution data analysis and management, cross-media analysis and control, and pollution prevention initiatives. The program aims to broaden awareness of air quality programs that support attainment and maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) while reducing exposure to criteria and hazardous air pollutants for Texas residents. This formula-based allocation reflects DSHS's established capacity to administer comprehensive air quality programs and advance environmental protection objectives across the state.

Intended beneficiaries

Direct beneficiaries of this program include texas residents who will have decreased exposure to criteria and hazardous air pollutants.