Pennsylvania environmental hazard contracts
17 contracts tracked across 2 municipalities.
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17
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municipalities with the most environmental hazard contracts
Top vendors in Pennsylvania environmental hazard
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| DK ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | 4 | $477K |
| CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | 3 | $254K |
| DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA | 2 | $1.2M |
| WESTON-TECHLAW JV LLC | 1 | $472K |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS | 1 | $54K |
| HARPY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 1 | $99K |
Recent environmental hazard contracts in Pennsylvania
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD BASED PAINT EVALUATION SERVICES IN THE PHILADELPHIA HOC REGION, 86614121D00002 3 OF 5 PERIODS | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | DK ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | $153K | — |
| TASK ORDER FOR LEAD BASED PAINT EVALUATION SERVICES 86614121D00002, TASK ORDER YEAR 4 (FY24) | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | DK ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | $133K | — |
| PHILADELPHIA HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER, LEAD-BASED PAINT EVALUATION SERVICES, SECOND TASK ORDER | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | DK ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | $120K | — |
| LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA - TASK ORDER YEAR 3 NAID: CTYFPH3051 MANDATED AWARD | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | $46K | — |
| BORIT ASBESTOS (A3EN) OU01 $157,500.00 CONTRACT: REAC, CONTRACT: 68HE0321D0001, TASK ORDER: 68HE0323F0017 TECH ASSIST ROD-REQUIRED SAMPLING WILL BE CONDUCTED AND WILL CONSIST OF ACTIVITY-BASED SAMPLING, OUTDOOR AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING, SURFACE SOIL S | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | WESTON-TECHLAW JV LLC | $472K | — |
| LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION SERVICES IGF::OT::IGF | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | $159K | — |
| NEW TASK ORDER TO 86614121D00002 FOR LEAD BASED PAINT EVALUATION SERVICES IN THE PHILIDALPHIA HOC | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | DK ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC | $72K | — |
| THE PUBLISHED STANDARDS PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RADON PROTOCOLS USED TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR APPROVED LENDERS TO PREPARE, PROCESS, AND SUBMIT LOAN APPLICATIONS FOR FHA MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE. | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS | $54K | — |
| LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA - TASK ORDER YEAR 4 NAID: CTYFPH3051 MANDATED AWARD | Pennsylvania (HUD federal awards) | CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | $48K | — |
| CONTRACT NUMBER: 68HE0325D00006: FOR LEAD BUS ADS. TECHNICAL CONTACT: KARLENE FREEMAN, 215-814-2264 COR: | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | HARPY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $99K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP TO IMPLEMENT ITS BRUSH CREEK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY PLANT SOLIDS PROCESSING AND DEWATERING UPGRADES PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED IN SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDE UPGRADES TO THREE (3) AREAS OF THE SOLID TREATMENT PROCESS AT THE PLANT: THICKENING, STABILIZATION, AND DEWATERING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BCWPCF INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS WITH CONTROL BUILDING AND WASTE GAS FLARE, CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL WASTE SLUDGE HOLDING FACILITY, A POST DIGESTION SLUDGE STORAGE TANK, AND A NEW SOLIDS PROCESSING BUILDING WITH TWO CENTRIFUGES AND APPURTENANCES. THESE DELIVERABLES ARE ANTICIPATED TO LEAD TO IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL ALLOW CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP TO ACCOMMODATE CONTINUED GROWTH IN THE COMMUNITY, ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PERMITS, AND PRESERVE THE CAPACITY AND LIFE CYCLE OF THE PLANT. THE BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS IN CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, PINE TOWNSHIP, AND BRADFORD WOODS BOROUGH IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND A SMALL PART OF NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP IN BEAVER COUNTY. THESE FIVE (5) MUNICIPALITIES ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 60,000 RESIDENTS AND NEARLY 3,000 REGISTERED BUSINESSES. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY | $5.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDS OF $3,000,000 TO FULLY FUND THE AWARD PURSUANT TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW), THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO SUPPORT THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (PA DCNR) IN IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE BASINS FOR ACHIEVING NUTRIENT REDUCTION TARGETS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS AWARD INCLUDE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER, CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING, AND URBAN FOREST PLANTING PROJECTS. SUBRECIPIENT:FUNDING WILL BE SUBAWARDED TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH PA DCNR'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (C2P2) GRANTS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL LEAD TO DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION. OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GOALS AND OUTCOMES OF THE 2014 CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED AGREEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS AWARD IS DIRECT REDUCTION OF NUTRIENT AND SEDIMENT LOADS INTO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED, WITH EMPHASIS ON MAINTAINING THE WATER QUALITY NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THE AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP, RESIDENTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED, HUMAN HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES PENNSYLVANIA | $5.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) TO THE DELAWARE ESTUARY PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) AND STRATEGIC PLAN TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT AND LIVING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES. THE PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR FUNDING VIA THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING EFFORTS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUSSEL HATCHERY, CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COASTAL WETLANDS ASSESSMENT, SUPPORTING THE DELAWARE RIVER FESTIVAL, AND MORE.ACTIVITIES:THE WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS PROJECT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF A MUSSEL HATCHERY, SUPPORT OF THE PHILADELPHIA SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM, MUSSEL REARING MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION, CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE MID-ATLANTIC WETLANDS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT MONITORING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, SUPPORT OF THE DELAWARE RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES LEAGUE, AND SUPPORT OF THE DELAWARE RIVER FESTIVAL.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: THE START OF CONSTRUCTION OF A FRESHWATER MUSSEL HATCHERY FACILITY IN PHILADELPHIA AT BARTRAM'S GARDENS, COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF WETLAND DATA, CONTINUED AND EXPANDED PARTICIPATION IN REGULARLY SCHEDULED SHELL COLLECTION IN PHILADELPHIA AND NORTHERN DELAWARE, UPGRADED MUSSEL STOCK INFRASTRUCTURE AT PARTNER LOCATIONS, ASSESSMENT OF ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR POTENTIAL FRESHWATER MUSSEL GROW OUT, UPGRADED MUSSEL STOCK INFRASTRUCTURE AT EXISTING MUSSEL GROW OUT LOCATIONS, CONTINUED ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD OF RASCL MEETINGS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2025, PLAN AND HOST DELAWARE RIVER FESTIVALS IN ALL 4 URBAN WATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITIES, ENSURED DETAILED TRACKING OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS WORK AND THIS AWARD INCLUDE THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE DELAWARE ESTUARY STUDY AREA. THIS WORK ALSO BENEFITS VISITORS TO THE DELAWARE ESTUARY. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DELAWARE ESTUARY, INC | $910K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND EPA. IT FUNDS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO: PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEAD-BASED PAINT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, TRAIN INDIVIDUALS, AND ESTABLISH WORKPLACE STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING BUILT BEFORE 1978.ACTIVITIES:THE ANTICIPATED ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENTS, ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS, AND CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, WHICH WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF EXPOSURE TO LEAD RESULTING IN IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH. STAFF WILL REVIEW AND ISSUE LEAD CERTIFICATIONS TO PROPERLY TRAINED AND TESTED LEAD PROFESSIONALS, ENSURING THAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE ENTERED INTO THE CERTIFICATION DATABASE AND MAKE AVAILABLE A LISTING OF CERTIFIED FIRMS ON THE WEBSITE. DURING THE GRANT PERIOD, STAFF/DESIGNEE WILL AUDIT LEAD BASED PAINT INITIAL AND REFRESHER TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED WITHIN THE STATE TO ENSURE THAT COURSES ARE FOLLOWING PROPER REQUIREMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENTS, ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS, AND CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, WHICH WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF EXPOSURE TO LEAD RESULTING IN IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, AS LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN CAUSES NUMEROUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. FEDERAL FUNDS OF $592,000 ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA | $888K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY (PADOL) AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS STATE CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEAD-BASED PAINT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, TRAIN INDIVIDUALS, AND ESTABLISH WORKPLACE STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING BUILT BEFORE 1978. THIS ACTION PARTIALLY FUNDS THE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $296,000. FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $592,000 ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS. ACTIVITIES:THE ANTICIPATED ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENTS, ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS, AND CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, WHICH WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF EXPOSURE TO LEAD RESULTING IN IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH. STAFF WILL REVIEW AND ISSUE LEAD CERTIFICATIONS TO PROPERLY TRAINED AND TESTED LEAD PROFESSIONALS, ENSURING THAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE ENTERED INTO THE CERTIFICATION DATABASE AND MAKE AVAILABLE A LISTING OF CERTIFIED FIRMS ON THE WEBSITE. DURING THE GRANT PERIOD, STAFF/DESIGNEE WILL AUDIT LEAD BASED PAINT INITIAL AND REFRESHER TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED WITHIN THE STATE TO ENSURE THAT COURSES ARE FOLLOWING PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLE OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDE THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENTS, ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS, AND CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, WHICH WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF EXPOSURE TO LEAD RESULTING IN IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, AS LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN CAUSES NUMEROUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA | $296K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO JASTECH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT, WHICH WILL DESIGN, DEMONSTRATE, AND DISSEMINATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PRACTICES, METHODS, AND TECHNIQUES THAT WILL SERVE TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND ENCOURAGE BEHAVIOR BENEFITTING THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE OVERBROOK SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE GRANTEE WILL DO THIS BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BY PROVIDING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE OVERBROOK COMMUNITY SCIENCE (OCS) PROJECT WILL SUPPORT EPA'S PRIORITIES FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ON ISSUES OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE OCS WILL PROVIDE RESOURCES FROM THE CITY AND STATE TO EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS IN NON-FORMAL SETTINGS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT, ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, AND TEACH ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN WEST AND NORTH PHILADELPHIA AND PROVIDE THESE COMMUNITIES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TAKE RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING THIS PROJECT PERIOD INCLUDES FORMING A COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD (CAB) TO IMPLEMENT A REPLICABLE PILOT PROGRAM THAT FULFILS COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED NEEDS FOR ADAPTING TO BURDENSOME CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES. ALL PARTNERS AND SUB-AWARDEES WILL ASSIST IN THE OUTREACH AND IDENTIFICATION OF CITY-OWNED, VACANT LOTS IN THE OVERBROOK AND NORTH PHILADELPHIA SECTIONS OF PHILADELPHIA. THE OCS PLANS TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY THEIR DESIRED USE AND WILL PROVIDE WORK TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM UNDERSERVICED VACANT LOTS. FURTHERMORE, SUB-AWARDEES, ESPERANZA, IMPACT SERVICES, WYNNEFIELD OVERBROOK REVITALIZATION CORPORATION, AND PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, WILL PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH THE PHILADELPHIA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT. THE OCS WILL IDENTIFY NEEDS FOR ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND MOTIVATING NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BURDENSOME ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EXPOSURES; SUPPORT THE INVENTORY OF VACANT LOTS; AND HELP CONVENE MEMBERS FOR THE CAB AND PARTICIPANTS FOR FOCUS GROUPS. THE OCS PLANS TO WORK WITH THESE COMMUNITIES FROM WEST AND NORTH PHILADELPHIA TO INSTALL AIR MONITORS IN APPROXIMATELY 42 HOMES.SUBRECIPIENT:THE OCS SUBAWARDEES, ESPERANZA, IMPACT SERVICES, WYNNEFIELD OVERBROOK REVITALIZATION CORPORATION AND PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH THE PHILADELPHIA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S - PHILADELPHIA TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS CORRIDOR (PHL TBC) STAFF MEMBERS. THEY WILL INFORM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON OUTCOMES OF THE PILOT TO FULFIL COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED NEEDS FOR ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND MOTIVATING NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BURDENSOME ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EXPOSURES, SUPPORT THE INVENTORY OF VACANT LOTS, HELP CONVENE MEMBERS FOR THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD AND PARTICIPANTS FOR FOCUS GROUPS.OUTCOMES:IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DELIVERABLES: FORMING A COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMPAIGN PROCESS; CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS TO IDENTIFY KEY BEHAVIORAL TARGETS AND BETTER UNDERSTAND TARGET AUDIENCE PERCEPTIONS OF BARRIERS AND BENEFITS OF KEY BEHAVIORAL TARGETS; PERFORMING SAMPLING AND LEAD EXPOSURE RISK ANALYSIS; ASSESSING VACANT PROPERTIES IN THE SPECIFIED DISTRICTS; DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE COMMUNITY-BASED CAMPAIGN IN A PARTICIPATORY MANNER, UTILIZING EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (E.G., EPA NONPOINT SOURCE OUTREACH TOOLBOX, OEEC EDUCATION PROGRAM, EPA, CDC, AND AD COUNCIL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION OUTREACH MATERIALS); AND, IMPLEMENTING A FOLLOW-UP COMMUNITY TRAINING AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CAMPAIGN | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | JASTECH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC | $99K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO FUND A PROPOSED PILOT PROJECT TO DETERMINE IF PROVIDING LANDLORDS WITH A 50% REBATE FOR MITIGATING THEIR RENTAL PROPERTIES IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO INCREASE RADON TESTING AND MITIGATION IN A PREDOMINANTLY HISPANIC COMMUNITY OF RENTERS IN ALLENTOWN, PA. THE GOAL IS TO SEE IF PROVIDING AN INCENTIVE OR REDUCED COST RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM WILL ENCOURAGE LANDLORDS TO TEST. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO REDUCE RADON LEVELS IN HOMES AND SAVE LIVES FROM RADON INDUCED LUNG CANCER. FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,917 ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY. ACTIVITIES:THE PROPOSED PLAN WILL INCLUDE IDENTIFYING LANDLORDS IN ALLENTOWN, PA WHO OWN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES IN THE ZIP CODES 18101,18102, AND 18109, AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO TEST THOSE PROPERTIES FOR RADON. IF THE RADON LEVELS ARE FOUND TO BE ABOVE THE 4 PCI/L ACTION LEVEL SET BY THE EPA, RADON EXHAUST SYSTEMS WILL BE INSTALLED AT 50% OF THE NORMAL MITIGATION COST. BIDS FOR MITIGATION COSTS WILL BE PROCURED FROM 2 RADON MITIGATION COMPANIES, AS REQUIRED BY MUHLENBERG COLLEGE. EPA FUNDING WILL BE USED TO FUND 50% OF THE MITIGATION PROJECT. WORK WILL COMMENCE ON JUNE 12, 2023 AND END ON JUNE 11, 2024. THE PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, (MUHLENBERG COLLEGE) AND A LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNER (PROMISED NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY). TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, THIS IS THE FIRST SUCH COLLABORATION FOR RADON MITIGATION IN THE COUNTRY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE OUTCOMES WOULD BE: 1) RESIDENTS ARE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE RADON, 2) HOMES ARE BEING MITIGATED IF OVER THE EPA RECOMMENDED ACTION LEVEL, 3) SAVING LIVES FROM RADON INDUCED LUNG CANCER, AND 4) DEVELOPING A PILOT PROJECT THAT COULD BE REPLICATED NATIONALLY THAT PROVIDES INCENTIVES TO LANDLORDS/TENANTS IN LOW INCOME AND SOCIAL ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES. INTENDED BENEFICIATES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS IN THE ALLENTOWN ZIP CODES OF 18101, 18102 AND 18109. | Pennsylvania (EPA federal awards) | MUHLENBERG COLLEGE | $25K | — |