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How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outcomes over time using an adaptive management approach?
Full Question How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outputs identified in their application over time using an adaptive management approach? Answer EPA recognizes that “adaptive management” can be an effective tool in getting the best results. Adjustments to outputs and outcomes based on the adaptive…
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Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP?
Full Question Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education (i.e., GLRI Measure of Progress, GLRI MOP 5.1.1 youth impacted through education and stewardship projects) with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP? Answer Projects that relate to 5.1.1 are not required to connect to another specific…
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Could an organization in the coalition be a Project Subrecipient if there is a conflict-of-interest policy in place?
Full Question If we develop a conflict-of-interest policy and require recusal from evaluating or prioritizing projects where a conflict arises, would this allow EJ orgs to submit projects for funding even if they are getting paid to advise on the structure and process for the re-grant program and participation in…
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Should applications include Outputs and Outcomes related to Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria?
EPA cannot provide a recommendation on this question. Applicants must decide whether or not they develop outputs and outcomes based on Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria for themselves. Please see section I.F. for information on Outcomes, Outputs, and Performance Metrics which includes information on performance measurement and evaluation plans.
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How do applicants reflect the 6th year of funding on the SF424A form, as there is only room for 5 years?
We realize this is a limitation of the form and expect applicants to provide information to the best of their ability. Applicants should also provide sufficient information in the budget narrative section of their application.
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Is there an expectation on whether small subawards, for ~ $50K, or large subawards, for ~$750K are preferable? For example, a large subaward could be the only thing a regional PR could award if they ask for the minimum of $2,000,000.
The RFA does not state a preference for the size of the subaward, so long as the subaward is within the $50,000 to $750,000 limit. GLNPO will look to applicants to describe the program to be carried out and why this amount of subaward funding makes sense for their specific…
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Is there one document available that includes the latest version of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, with all amendments added to their associated locations, in complete form, and not including the preamble?
Answer: Yes. Visit the RRP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/lead/answers-frequent-questions-about-epas-lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-rrp-rule Question Number: 23002-19407 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Will insurance premiums go up for contractors covered by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule that work in homes and child-occupied facilities with lead-based paint?
The practice of carrying insurance to cover work in older homes from potential lead poisoning damages is not new. The RRP Rule, because it sets a clear standard of care and allows contractors to demonstrate that they meet that standard by taking appropriate training and using proper work practices, could…
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I am planning to renovate my home. How can I find a lead-safe certified firm?
EPA has a searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you at: https://cdxapps.epa.gov/ocspp-oppt-lead/firm-location-search . In addition, you can call EPA's lead hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) if you have questions. Question Number: 23002-18044 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How much will it cost contractors to comply with the RRP Rule?
Answer: In order to comply with the RRP rule, renovators will incur costs for EPA certification and costs to take a training course from an EPA-accredited training provider, as well as for supplies needed in order to carry out the required lead-safe work practices designed to reduce exposure to lead…
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How long will it take EPA to process my application to be a lead-safe certified firm?
EPA is required to process your application to be a lead-safe certified firm within 90 days of receipt. In most instances, properly-completed firm applications are processed in about one month. Question Number: 23002-17543 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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If a door is outside the work area but used by workers to enter and exit the room, does the door need to be covered with plastic?
If the work area is smaller than the entire room, and the door is not within the work area, you do not need to cover the door with plastic. However, all personnel, tools, and other items, including the exterior of containers of waste, must be free of dust and debris…
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For an exterior renovation where vertical containment is set up at a distance of less than ten feet from the work surface, must we still extend the ground containment beyond the vertical barrier to meet the ten-foot requirement?
My firm replaces windows. Various obstacles make it difficult to set up the ten-foot exterior ground containment in a way that would enable our renovators to perform the work and still effectively contain dust. In these cases, we lay the ground containment, but also use vertical containment measures to completely…
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In the EPA Certified Renovator Initial course, plastic sheeting is taped to the floor at several corners, but not around the entire perimeter. Must the plastic be "sealed" to the floor on all four edges by tape or just taped at several locations?
It depends on the specifics of the renovation job. The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to cover the floor surface, including installed carpet, with taped-down plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in the work area 6 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to…
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If there are differences among EPA's, HUD's, and my State's lead-safe work and housing requirements, which ones do I have to comply with?
You must comply with all applicable requirements. The initial 8-hour renovator training course will teach you how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively in compliance with the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule. The RRP…
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