This program will support the state of louisiana in the administration and enforcement of the lead-based paint accreditation program, training individuals, and establishing workplace standards in…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $304,425 Project Grant under the TSCA Title IV State Lead Grants Certification of Lead-Based Paint Professionals program (CFDA 66.707) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) on October 1, 2023. This funding will support LDEQ in administering and enforcing the state's lead-based paint accreditation program, training individuals engaged in lead-based paint abatement, and establishing workplace standards for residential housing built before 1978. The program aims to reduce exposure to lead-based paint hazards and mitigate childhood lead poisoning by ensuring proper training and certification of contractors performing lead abatement work. LDEQ will manage the lead program, maintain accredited training providers, and conduct outreach and education throughout Louisiana. The program outcomes will include semi-annual reporting to the EPA in accordance with program guidance.

This program will support the state of louisiana in the administration and enforcement of the lead-based paint accreditation program, training individuals, and establishing workplace standards in residential housing built before 1978. The training of individuals engaged in lead-based paint abatements, accreditation of training providers, and certification of contractors will result in a reduction of exposure to lead resulting in improved public health.activities:ldeq will manage the lead program that they have full authority for. Ldeq will maintain accredited training providers and perform outreach and education throughout the state of louisiana. This program will support the ldeq in the administration and enforcement of the lead-based pain accreditation program, training individuals, and establishing workplace standards in residential housing built before 1978. The training of individuals engaged in lead-based paint abatements, accreditation of training providers, and certification of contractors will result in a reduction of exposure to lead resulting in improved public health.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:ldeq will provide semi annual reports in accordance with 404G guidance.