This action provides funding in the amount of $644,000 to assist the environmental protection commission of hillsborough county under the inflation reduction act (IRA) for the expansion and…

This action provides funding in the amount of $644,000 to assist the environmental protection commission of hillsborough county under the inflation reduction act (IRA) for the expansion and enhancement of their air monitoring activities. Specifically, the recipient will continue operation of the pams monitoring station and upgrade monitoring shelters at two additional existing sites. Activities:the activities include replacing 3 aging monitoring shelters and maintaining operation at the pams site via personnel support and procurement of 2 replacement monitoring instruments, compressed gases for operation and calibration, and service contracts for maintenance of equipment. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include 2 new monitoring equipment deployed at existing air monitoring sites and 3 existing air monitoring sites and equipment supported and upgraded. The expected outcomes include increased access to information and tools that increase understanding and reduction of environmental and human health risks, increased sustainability of ambient air monitoring networks, and benefits for disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include residents of hillsborough county.