Friday, 11-June-2010 @ 12:58PM EDT
Dear RLSL Stakeholders--
Be advised. EPA is seeking to receive short 1-page proposals supplementing existing/proposed projects, or new projects from SIRG recipients, probably by June 25th. When crafting proposals, states-tribes should consider how their projects advance the Radon Leaders Saving Lives (RLSL) campaign goals. Further details on the process and timing will be made available here early next week.
Proposed projects will be selected based on their potential for achieving the following outcomes: (1) code adoption, voluntary builder adoption, and green building programs adoption for radon-reducing features (radon-resistant features) in new residential construction; (2) testing and mitigation of existing homes (e.g., in real estate transactions); (3) the mitigation of previously identified high homes (i.e., >4pCi/L); (4) the replacement, upgrade or repair of inoperable systems in previously mitigated homes; (5) programs that improve the quality of radon services received by the public; (6) projects that support work done in the preceding (1) through (5); and (7) a preference for states matching at more than 40%. EPA expects that recipients will submit their proposals to the Regional SIRG project officers for initial evaluation and their recommendations to HQ on which to fund. Stay tuned.
Thank you--
United States