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HomeMy WebLinkAbout950143.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO U. S. EPA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SERVICES' WELD RADON AWARENESS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) to be submitted to the U. S. EPA Office of Environmental Justice Small Grants Program by the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department Environmental Protection Services, commencing June 1, 1995, and ending May 31, 1996, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) to be submitted to the U. S. EPA Office of Environmental Justice Small Grants Program by the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department Environmental Protection Services be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of February, A.D., 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, (;OLORADO ATTEST: Weld C BY: y Clerk/0/‘ the Board 4C-4-113 re-147AI Deputy Clerk to the Boarc--� APP ED AS TO�O�- ije6uhty AttoT me (IA Dale K. Hall, Chairman k/ ,K k4 /L. Barbara J. Kirkmeyer,/ro-Tem I V/u A Georg-JE. Baxter W. H. Webster Constance L. Harbert f 1,17 950143 HL0021 GEPA EPA Project Control Number United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters The prospective participant certifies to the best of Its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or termination of the award. In addition, under 18 USC Sec. 1001, a false statement may result in a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. Typed Name 8 Tithe of Authorized Representative DALE K. HALL, CHAIRMAN, WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Signature of Authorized Representative Date 1)A 1o9s- I am unable to certify to the above statements. My explanation is attached. EPA Form 5700-49 (1141) 950143 INTRODUCTION The Weld County Health Department Environmental Protection Division is a multi -faceted organization. The goal of the Division is the protection of the environment within the borders of Weld County. Environmental Quality, Consumer Protection and Laboratory Services are the three major areas. Within the Environmental Quality Division, Air Quality and Solid Waste Management are the predominant areas of concern. Air Quality deals mainly with the inspection and monitoring of air in the region. The Air Quality program will oversee the radon program. Consumer Protection and Laboratory Services duties include protection of public health in areas of food service, day care homes, and water quality sampling and testing. The population of the area has increased county wide. In 1994 Weld County Environmental Protection Services Division issued a record 591 Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) permits for county residents. As the area grows the health department is uniquely positioned to encourage through education new home builders to incorporate radon resistant building techniques into new homes and follow-up testing. In the past Weld County has worked successfully as a community outreach resource to mitigate problems with lower income groups that have failing septic systems. These residents have received assistance from various public and private entities to complete these repairs. Weld County has been designated by the EPA as a Zone 1 area, an area where radon levels are greater than 4 pCi/l. The purpose of this project is to increase Weld County residents knowledge of radon. Through the Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) it is anticipated the public will address the problem of radon in their homes. Not only will residents become more informed of the dangers of radon gas, but also test for and mitigate homes with elevated levels of radon. A critical consideration of this project is the distribution and impact of risk among lower socioeconomic groups. The testing of homes for radon concentrations is expected to be a major part of the project. Identifying and mapping of the information will show the geographic and economic distribution of homes with elevated levels of radon. It is expected that no more than 50% of the homes tested will have elevated levels which require mitigation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Goals: 1. Raise publics awareness of the risk to exposure to radon in residents in Weld County. 2. Consider the distribution of environmental risk across various population groups. (Racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographical, etc.) Objectives: Outcome Objectives: 1. Reduce by 50 percent Weld County homes found to pose a risk or be modified to reduce risk to health by June 1, 1996. 2. 50 percent of tested homes occupied by families of low socioeconomic status will be found to pose a minimal risk or be modified to reduce risk to health by December 31, 1995. Impact Objectives: 1. One (1) percent (500) of homes in Weld County will be tested for radon concentrations by December 31, 1995. According to the 1990 1 950143 census there are 47566 homes in Weld County. 2. 50 percent of homes (250) tested by June 1, 1996 will be occupied by families of low socioeconomic status. 3. One (1) percent of households (500) in Weld County will be randomly surveyed by telephone to determine attitudes surrounding radon by December 31, 1995. 4. By June 1, 1996, community members attending WRAP (Weld Radon Awareness Program) presentations will demonstrate a higher belief in the importance of testing. 5. Radon press releases and public service announcements will be distributed to all Weld County media by December 15, 1995 for Radon Awareness Month, January 1996. This environmental justice project involves educational training, testing, and selection of homes to be mitigated as a method of increasing awareness concerning the exposure to radon gas. Weld County has been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Zone 1 radon area. This is an exposure level greater than 4pCi/l. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM PHASE 1 - The Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) is a program that will target low income residents of Weld County. The purpose of this program is to educate the population on the importance and of radon testing and to provide access to mitigation funds. The development and implementation of this program will involve a supervisor to oversee the project, one Environmental Specialist to develop and present the quarterly programs and a one quarter time office technician. The Division is in a unique position because of the close proximity to the Well Child, Pre -natal and Family Planning clinics which are held in the same building. The target population is of low socioeconomic status and accesses this facility for a variety of clinical services. This population was selected because the child bearing years are typically a time of increased health awareness and women are the gatekeepers for family health issues. The interns will be trained in the proper set up of the test kit. Low income Weld County residents will be contacted when they come for services offered at various health department clinics. Clients will receive education on importance and health effects of radon through a waiting room video and educational materials. Interns will provide the test kit and instruction to clients on its proper set up. Clients will be given a postage paid return envelope to return the test kit to the laboratory for analysis. The possibility of dual results notification will be explored with the laboratory to prevent attrition on the part of clients fearful of government interference. In this manner clients would receive results as well as the health department allowing the WRAP program tho follow up with residents with radon levels above 4pCi/1. All clients participating in the program will be asked to bring their results to their next clinic appointment. An incentive to do so will be the receipt of a gift of baby or child care products provided by a local discount store. Materials developed for the programs will be culturally sensitive and reading levels and educational needs will be considered. Topics to be discussed include: * Pre -construction mitigation * Mitigation of existing homes * Mitigation funds available to low income residents Environmental Justice Grant Fund, Weld Housing Authority, Housing and Urban Development, Habitat for Humanity * Importance of risk reduction through mitigation * Test kit availability and importance of testing 2 950143 * Importance of testing prior to purchase of home * Distribution of EPA radon pamphlets: Citizen's Guide to Radon Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction Community education will occur through the distribution of public service announcements concerning radon to the media serving both the English and Spanish speaking communities (radio, newspapers, and local television station) county wide during Radon Awareness Month (January 1996). The Weld Board of County Commissioners will be asked to proclaim January as Radon Awareness month. A bilingual information hotline will be established to provide consultation on radon related question or results interpretation. Quarterly WRAP programs will be held in low income areas, (Island Grove Village, Catholic Church and outlying communities). Each participant in the WRAP program will receive a pre-test to fill out prior to the training, this will determine current knowledge of radon. Following the training a post-test will be given to determine amount of knowledge gained through the class. This information will be used to strengthen the program. This educational program will continue to be held quarterly or on an as need basis after the testing phase is completed. The ongoing training of individuals will heighten the public awareness about radon, and they will be well informed about mitigation alternatives. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS PHASE 2 - A telephone survey will be conducted by interns from the University of Northern Colorado. It is anticipated that between three (3) and five (5) interns will be employed. The communication barrier will be lessened by having a bilingual intern on staff. A phone list of Weld County will be used in order to get a completely random sampling of residents. The survey will consist of no more than ten (10) questions relating to radon, location of home, rent or own, income level, has the home been tested and if so was mitigation done if elevated levels were found in the home. There are 47,566 residential units in Weld County, 17. of these homes will be tested by June 1, 1996, 507. of the homes tested will be low socioeconomic homes. Test results will be plotted on a GIS map to determine cluster areas with elevated radon levels. This data will be used during phase 3 to help determine appropriate distribution of mitigation funds. The Environmental Specialist will be available for telephone consultation on radon related questions or results interpretation. MITIGATION PHASE 3 - The third phase of this project is when homes will be selected for actual mitigation. Mitigation will be funded by this environmental justice grant. The homes chosen will be selected from homes which have 4 pCi/1 or higher and which meet income criteria established by the WRAP project. It is anticipated that five (5) homes will be selected as candidates for mitigation. Mitigation will be preformed by contractors meeting EPA requirements or state certification criteria. CONCLUSION The final technical report of this environmental justice project will be completed and submitted within 90 days following the end of the project period. The evaluation will include the following: 1) Evaluate radon test results and select homes with levels greater than 4 pCi/1 for mitigation program. The testing of 17, (500) of the 47,566 homes by June 1, 1996 will meet our goal for determining the radon levels in these homes. 3 950141 • 2) Evaluate socioeconomic variables. 3) Compile answers from phone survey to determine proportion of households that have been tested, socioeconomic and other demographic variables. 4) Map test results on GIS map. 5) Compile number of phone calls received in office concerning radon. 6) Compile number of tests given out and number of results returned. 7) Calculate amount of money and number of homes mitigated. 8) The completion of the mitigation on the selected homes will close out the project with the construction mitigation being completed by June 1, 1996. Post mitigation samples will be done on the homes following the mitigative work to determine the effectiveness of the repairs. 9) Successful completion of this project will be demonstrated by changes in community attitudes about radon and increased community awareness as measured by telephone survey results and post presentation feedback. 10) All materials will be made available to other communities interested in increasing public awareness concerning radon testing, mitigation and education. 4 950143 OMB Approval Na 0348LCs0 ASSURANCES - NON -CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated dtto aaverage 15mminut ❑ge eresponse, tase, incincluding ng) i time for rev iewing instructions. searching existing data sources, gathering and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions astfor rr reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget. Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040). WBon2050 3. OT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND PLEASE DO IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSOR IN AGENCY BUDGET, SEND NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program, If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: Act of 1973, as amended (29 U. S. C. §794), which I. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the and the ng f funds sufficient to p and the financiFl der capability A Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U. S. C. (including to pay non -Federal share 8 of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management §6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the and completion of the project described in this basis of age: (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P L 92-255), as amended, relating to application. nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse: (f) the 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of United States, and if appropriate, the State, through Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 any authorized representative, access to and the right to (P-1-- 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination examine all records, books, papers, or documents related on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism: (g) §§523 and to the award: and will establish a proper accounting 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. system in accordance with generally accepted 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to accounting standards or agency directives. confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; • (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.G. g3. Will establish rsafeguards to prohibit employees froms for a purpose that constitutes or §3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination presents the appearance of in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other conflict of interest, or personal using their positionpersonal Qr organizational' nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) gain. under which application for Federal assistance is being 4- Will initiate and complete the work within the made; and (j) the requirements of any other applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the of 1970 (42 U. S. C. §4728-1763) relating to prescribed requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform standards for merit systems for programs funded under Relocation Assistance and Real hopichertyAcquisition for one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) provide Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Ment System of and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whpse y Personnel Administration (5 C. F. R. 900, Subpar F). property sd is programs. These requirements as a result of ) or apply to all assisted i 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to interests in real property acquired for project purposes nondiscrimination These include but are not limited to: regardless of Federal participation in purchases. (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) Will comply, asapplicable, with provisions of the Hatch which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color 8 or national origin: (b) Title IX of the Education Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 17324-7328)7es se whprich limit Amendments 83,andd1681- the s of 1685-1686), P on the basis of sex: (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Federal funds. Standard Fo 0 B Circular A-102 Prescribed by Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction 950143 9_ Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a - 7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §§276c and 18 U. S. C. §§874), and the Contract Work Hours and S afety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-333), regarding lfeor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard flo od to participate in the program and to purchase insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is 510,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514: (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to s ED 11990: (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplin ains with EO 11988: (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of tClear he et se Air Actpro ection of underg ound sources of et seq.): (g) P drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (Pt. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973• as amended, (P.L. 93-205). •;,SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL 02/06/951 , • ;'Appl1CANT ORGANIZATION .Weld County Health Department Environmental Protection Services 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (PL. 89-544, as amended. 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research. teaching. or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the e 01 e PaintPoisoningPoiwhich son.) n Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and. compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 or OMB Circular No. A-133. Audits of 3 Non-profit of Institutions of Higher Learning and Institutions. 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. TITLE Dale K. Hall, Chairman Weld County Board of Commissioners DATE SUBMITTED Standard Form 4148 (Ray. 4192) back 950143 non -shaded areas tcomplete only 0 0 0 0 O: O O0.0 LEN r0 O O O O r+l O O O O O N N 0 50143 OARS Apprmrai Ho a3aUMCAJ APPLICATION FOR • FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 7. Dart suMYT'La February 4, 1996 Aoncart m.nta.r I. TYPE OP WRl lereUe a Aocheaaorr Q CoittP utDon . Q NrtnLonsaucrrar Praia* Oa Q Cotmucaon IC(M°n'Crnr°ucton a OAtt Mango SY STATE Slats AOpcat,n aw,ut. ' 4. GATE MCEYW IV FaotAr. a4VCt fatal bather L APPLICANT *FORMATION UMW ewes. W Men= (glw city. county, =rats. sod vet cos). 1517 16th Avenue Court Greeley, Weld County Colorado 80631 Ornsntauov'S Un' Fnvirnnmantal PrntPrtinn SPrvirPs Name and t.t.olaew nu=t r or tM poison to be areac:.a co trustees /,vcrwe this apacatat Cr. an code) Jeffrey L. Stoll 1-303-353-0635 ext. 2229 L aPLOYtR ioenaGflON NIJMW Mara 8 4 6 0 0 0 R 1 3 L TIN OF AFH,KAflOlt Cl New Cantnutan Q Paso, it a.wacm. seer aonaorure Wan.r1A m baela.l. O O A trtcr.asa Award 0 O.crtrs Owatot Omer (w.crtyt S Decrease A..rd C Increase Owen, ,. Mel at AIFUCYR: (*Mee apar:ral. tole M box) A Slats H L,O.av,d.nt Scrod Gist. S. County I. Sun Commove instlruta, a Higher leaven C IAtcc l J. Prn.t. Unwary 0. Ta.nanp K an Its E minim L M=odal F Ireserverecroi M Prolir Organ.ratan G. Soak Cntrct N. Other ISc.OIY) L rue a Fimow.. AGENCY•. FNVIRON? NTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IL CATALOG OF FW €MM. OOSCTIC asS aTANCL NUMLER 6 6 ■ .6 0 4 wmEEnvironmental Justice Small Grants Program IL ANA* AFFECT= IV PROJECT (WC.a Camb.t aura .Ct Weld County Colorado it. ceso ret mu OF agars PROJECT: Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) 12. PPOPOSfO MOJIICT: . Stan Nat 6-1-95 Ending Oats 5-31-96 1L arwAT= noon* Its CCanRCL3CNAL d:T.ICTS CF' a ApOlieant n P,d.a 4TH - WAYNE ALLARD 4TH - WAYNE Ala_ _ a Federal a 20,000m • AOO Cant • .00 c Slat. $ .00 d. Lacs E m . Otter S m It 4 APPUCATCIN WLJCT TO MVO Ft STATE alaTI { CAOG1 12372 ataoaan a YES. TIC PREAPPUCATENIAPPLCATION WA.1 WADE STATE E JTNE CTiCER 1=721=722 PROCESS FCA A�W Cpt TO '%! DATE O NC. ® PRCCiyM iS NOT covePso BY EC. 12372 ❑ CA PROGRAM HAS NOT SEEN SF1.EC'EO BY STATE FOR atVEW r Program wttarr a 00 g TOTAL f 20,000 A° IT. 4 THE ASOUCAMT 041NOr9tT COI MY MEM& Carl ❑ Yea t 'Ya' enact .n ay lltMlO . O No IL TO TW OW OF WV •Pirarlatill AMC SCJO. AU. DATA M TIM AP5tCA NRMMIPLCATON Saila AIC RMMCT. Tit OOCJaar lW SRN Cast AHTIIORt2EO n hie GOVERNING Goo' OP THE APPLICANT ANC 111E AP.l1CUIT MIS COMPLY wiTN M ATTAOIO A*SOAAJ C S ■ TM A lactim S It aRaaO.0 a roes NAor d AVtnertaad R.t:taerntsn.. DALE K. HALT. knit, CHAIRMAN, a T.t.yav -fl WF7.n rn BPJRn nF rOMMrccTOmF C 1-7nl_7c4-4nnn 6.2 / nip /9.s AuC:cnxai to Lcc.i Reptc4uctcn • Ovn Sava 0a /O//95 Standard =>' • -:r I sa, P•.YcnD.e :I cue 02 420 9501.. in INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF 424 This is a standard form used by applicants as a required facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that States which have established a review and comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. Item: Entry: 1. Self-explanatory. 2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable). 3. State use only (if applicable). 4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing award, enter present Federal identifier number. if for a new project, leave blank. 5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit which will undertake the assistance activity,•complete address of the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to contact on matters related to this application. 6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. 7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided. 8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the space(s) provided: —"*few" means a new assistance. award. —"Continuation" means an extension for an additional funding/budget period for a project with a projected completion date. —"Revision" means any change in the Federal . Government's financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. 9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application. 10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested. 11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project if more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project Item: Entry: 12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, counties, cities). 13. Self-explanatory. 14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s) affected by the program or project. 15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in -kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as ' applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the -amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show —breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 15. 16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point -- of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the State intergovernmental review - process. 17. This question applies to the applicant organi- zation, not the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes. - 18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this application as official representative must be on file in the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require ,that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.) 950143 .. FE'i ._a: COLORADO To mEmoRAMum John Pickle From Radon Grant Proposal Subject: Jeff Stoll January 3ot; x9 S' Date r, tO Attached is a grant proposal the the U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Justice Small Grants Program for a radon awareness program. Weld County has been designated by the EPA as a Zone 1 area, an area where radon levels are greater than 4pCi/1 (pico Curies per liter). The purpose of this project is to increase Weld County residents knowledge of radon. Through the Weld Radon Awareness Program (WRAP) it is anticipated the public will address the problem of radon in their homes. Not only will residents become more informed of the dangers of radon gas, but also test for and mitigate homes with elevated levels of radon. A second component of the program is to evaluate the distribution of radon in low socioeconomic homes. The development and implementation of this program will involve a project supervisor to oversee the project, a quarter time office technician and interns from the University of Northern Colorado. For the project supervisor we would utilize existing staff. The Environmental Specialist will develop and present the quarterly programs. In addition, a one -quarter time Office Technician I is requested for one year. The Division is in a unique position because of the close proximity to the Well Child, Pre -natal and Family Planning clinics which are held in the same building. The target population is of low socioeconomic status and access this facility for a variety of clinical services. 950143 Hello