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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2668. Regional radon training centers
(a) Funding program
Upon application of colleges, universities, institutions of
higher learning, or consortia of such institutions, the
Administrator may make a grant or cooperative agreement, subject to
such terms and conditions as the Administrator considers
appropriate, under this section to the applicant for the purpose of
establishing and operating a regional radon training center.
(b) Purpose of centers
The purpose of a regional radon training center is to develop
information and provide training to Federal and State officials,
professional and private firms, and the public regarding the health
risks posed by radon and demonstrated methods of radon measurement
and mitigation.
(c) Applications
Any colleges, universities, institutions of higher learning or
consortia of such institutions may submit an application for
funding under this section. Such applications shall be submitted to
the Administrator in such form and containing such information as
the Administrator may require.
(d) Selection criteria
The Administrator shall support at least 3 eligible applications
with the full amount of available funds. The Administrator shall
select recipients of funding under this section to ensure that
funds are equitably allocated among regions of the United States,
and on the basis of each of the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the applicant's program will promote
the purpose described in subsection (b) of this section.
(2) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant regarding radon
measurement and mitigation methods and other radon-related
issues.
(3) The demonstrated expertise of the applicant in radon
training and in activities relating to information development
and dissemination.
(4) The seriousness of the radon problem in the region.
(5) The geographical coverage of the proposed center.
(6) Any other uniform criteria that the Administrator deems
necessary to promote the purpose described in subsection (b) of
this section and that the Administrator provides to potential
applicants prior to the application process.
(e) Termination of funding
No funding may be given under this section in any fiscal year to
an applicant which in the preceding fiscal year received funding
under this section unless the Administrator determines that the
recipient satisfactorily implemented the activities that were
funded in the preceding year.
(f) Authorization
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program
under this section not to exceed $1,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 1989, 1990, and 1991.
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