01D01524

DESCRIPTION:THE ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,390,000 TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL ADDRESS LEAD IN DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES, AND OVERALL REDUCTION OF CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE ACROSS OUR STATE. THE PROGRAM WILL REDUCE CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER, HELP THE STATE TARGET FUNDING TOWARD SCHOOLS UNABLE TO PAY FOR TESTING, UTILIZE THE 3TS MODEL TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES FOR A LEAD IN DRINKING WATER PREVENTION PROGRAM, FOSTER SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL TO ALLOW FOR MORE EFFICIENT USE OF EXISTING RESOURCES AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG EXPERTS IN VARIOUS EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY, PARENT, AND TEACHER COOPERATION AND TRUST.
ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMING BROAD-BASED AND TARGETED OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND ONLINE PORTAL MAINTENANCE; SENDING WATER SAMPLE KIT SHIPMENTS TO AND FROM FACILITIES FOR ANALYSIS AT RTI, AND ADDITIONAL MITIGATION SUPPORT WITH REMAINING RESOURCES, IF ANY, BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF OUTREACH AND TESTING.
SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE; A. PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT LEAD AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING IT AT SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES STATEWIDE, PLUS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON RISK MITIGATION ALONG WITH TESTING RESULTS, ALONG WITH STREAMLINED COMMUNICATION SUPPORT. B. TRAIN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO COMPLETE TESTING AT ALL OUTLETS USED FOR DRINKING OR COOKING IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND COMMON AREAS AT SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA; AND C. TRAIN CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATORS TO COMPLETE TESTING AT ALL OUTLETS USED FOR DRINKING OR COOKING AT CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE TO USE THE EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES. STATE LEAD TESTING IN DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS A ROBUST TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. PRIORITIZE TESTING TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS. PROVIDE RESULTS OF LEAD TESTING THAT USES GRANT FUNDS TO THE SCHOOL OR CHILDCARE CENTER ADMINISTRATION OFFICES AND, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, ON THE INTERNET WEBSITE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC; AND NOTIFY PARENT, TEACHER, AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RESULTS. ESTABLISH A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOU/MOA), OR PARTNERSHIP, AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT WITH STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.

Georgia Department Of Education

1 - PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN 1.1 - TBD

66.444 - Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (SDWA 1464(d))

EPA Region 4: Atlanta [EPA - RO]

Georgia United States

State-Wide

EPA-CEP-02

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 02/14/26 to 02/14/27 and the total obligations have increased 26% from $2,390,000 to $3,019,000.