§ 745.330 - Grants.

(a) The Administrator may make grants to States and Indian Tribes, under section 404(g) of TSCA to develop and, if authorized, carry out lead-based paint activities 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, pursuant to this subpart. The Administrator may treat a tribe as eligible to apply for a TSCA section 404(g) grant if the tribe:

(1) Is recognized by the Secretary of Interior.

(2) Has an existing government exercising substantial governmental duties and powers.

(3) Has adequate authority to carry out the grant activities.

(4) Is reasonably expected to be capable, in the 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 (a)(2) of this section for another EPA program, the tribe need provide only that information unique to the TSCA section 404(g) grant program required by paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section. Grants made under this section are subject to the requirements of part 31 of this chapter.