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

This program will support the state of louisiana in the administration and oversight 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 conduct oversight of the conduct of certified individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities to ensure that they are conducting their activities in accordance with lead-based paint regulations. The ldeq will recognize lead-based paint training programs and trainers, accredit properly trained individuals to perform LBP activities, verify training of contractors and issuance of certification for lead abatement contracting firms, and participating in outreach to keep the regulated community and public informed of LBP hazards. 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 that include the grant funds utilized for personnel, staff training and travel, and supplies/equipment per reporting period. Ldeq will report the number of lead-based paint (LBP) projects overseen per reporting period. Ldeq will report the number of LBP accreditations issued to training providers, number of training providers accredited per discipline, and number of training providers per discipline currently recognized in the program. Ldeq will report the number of LBP accreditation decisions issued to trainers per schedule. Ldeq will report the number of LBP certifications issued to individuals, number of certifications issued to individuals per discipline, and the number of individuals currently certified in the program. Ldeq will report the number of lead abatement firm certifications issued per reporting period. Ldeq will report the number of LBP outreach activities and publications distributed per reporting period.