The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in Texas was awarded a $112,000 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Substances Compliance Monitoring Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.701). The grant supports DSHS in developing and maintaining compliance monitoring programs to prevent or eliminate unreasonable risks to health or the environment associated with chemical substances, specifically asbestos, in Texas communities.
Key project activities include conducting asbestos inspections at public and non-public schools, performing compliance audits at local education agencies, and providing outreach and technical assistance as needed. The anticipated deliverables are asbestos inspections, compliance audits, and outreach activities. The project aims to improve compliance with federal environmental laws, ensure a safer school environment, protect student and staff health, and increase awareness of asbestos safety measures. The grant period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
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