(a) Purpose of section. Sections 35.690 through 35.693 govern grants to Tribes and Intertribal Consortia under section 404(g) for the Toxic Substances Control Act .
(b) Purpose of program. Lead-Based Paint Program grants are awarded to develop and carry out authorized programs to ensure that individuals employed in lead-based paint activities are properly trained; that training programs are accredited; and that contractors employed in such activities are certified.
(c) Associated program regulations. Associated program regulations are found in 40 CFR part 745.
Recipients must use the Lead-Based Paint program funding in a way that complements any related assistance they receive from other federal sources for lead-based paint activities.
(a) The Regional Administrator will treat a Tribe or Intertribal Consortium as eligible to apply for a Lead-Based Paint Program grant if the Tribe or each member of the Intertribal Consortium:
(1) Is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior;
(2) Has an existing government exercising substantial governmental duties and powers;
(3) Has adequate authority to carry out the grant activities; and
(4) Is reasonably expected to be capable, in the Regional Administrator's judgment, of administering the grant program.
(b) If the Administrator has previously determined that an Indian Tribe has met the prerequisites in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section for another EPA program, the Tribe need provide only that information unique to the Lead-Based Paint Program required by paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section.