Choctaw nation of oklahoma will examine and intends to pursue obtaining either full or partial authorization of the federal lead-based paint abatement, accreditation, and certification program and the…

Choctaw nation of oklahoma will examine and intends to pursue obtaining either full or partial authorization of the federal lead-based paint abatement, accreditation, and certification program and the federal renovate, repair, and paint rule. To the extent tribal law and rules allow, during the term of this grant the program will investigate the feasibility of the full lead paint program adoption. Activities:during the grant period, the choctaw nation of oklahoma will: - review current treatment as a state (TAS) documents to include the reservation area of the choctaw nation of oklahoma which will establish statutory authority - if adequate statutory authority exists, develop tribal codes adopting the federal lead-based paint abatement, accreditation, and certification program. - pursue delegation of authority for the toxic substance control act (tsca) for lead-based paint abatement, accreditation, and certification program to fulfill EPA's goal of having authorized programs on those tribal lands where such a program is warrantedsubrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the choctaw nation will submit a mid and end of year report that will state any progress made towards updating current treatment as a state (TAS) documents, any difficulties encountered, and report on whether continued funding of the program adoption work is needed.