This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the manzanita band of the kumeyaay nation for the expansion and enhancement of their air monitoring activities

Specifically, the recipient will establish and operate a new multipollutant air monitoring site, train air staff on the use of the instruments, collect ambient air monitroing data and update quality assurance documents for the new site. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $232,218. Refer to terms and conditions.activities:the activities include purchasing a new air shed with new air multipollutant air monitoirng equipment, hiring contractors to train staff on how to operate and maintain the new monitors, and develop a quality assurance project plan (QAPP) for the new equipment. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a new multipollutant air monitoring site; measureing air pollution in a new area on the reservation; depoying a new piece of equipment at existing air monitoring site; training for two air quality technicians for air quality monitoring; developing quality assurance/quality control documentation; and completion of air monitoring related performance testing and/or audits. The expected outcomes include; increased disadvantaged communities monitored for air quality; increased public awareness of ambient air quality; increased access to information and tools that increase understanding and reduction of environmental and human health risks; information about air quality in previously unmonitored areas; publicly available air quality monitoring data for communities; benefits for disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of the manzanita indian reservation.