The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $156,395 Project Grant under the Toxic Substances Compliance Monitoring Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.701) to the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS). The grant will support DLS's Asbestos Program in developing and maintaining compliance monitoring programs to prevent or eliminate risks to health or the environment associated with asbestos in the state. Key activities include conducting 36 asbestos inspections at charter schools, public schools, private non-profit schools, and religious schools, providing technical assistance to local education agencies, and distributing education and outreach materials. The project aims to protect human health and the environment by reducing harmful asbestos exposures through sound science and regulation. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. A sub-award of $1,000 will provide IT support for the licensing system and database.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $79.0k | 9/5/24 |