PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The Indoor Radon Abatement Act (IRAA), Section 306, and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Section 10, authorizes EPA to assist States and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in the development and implementation of programs and projects reducing radon risks. Specifically, EPA will award funds to: 1) establish effective radon programs among States, Territories, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes; 2) increase the number of homes, schools, and other buildings tested and mitigated for radon; 3) encourage radon testing and disclosure in connection with real estate transfers; 4) implement radon resistant construction standard in high risk areas; and 5) promote environmental justice through programs and outreach efforts directed at low-income and/or culturally-diverse populations.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY;
- Air Pollution Control;
- Radiation Control;
- Research, Education, Training;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Intrastate;
- State;
- Local;
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;
- U.S. Territories;
- Anyone/general public;
- Homeowner;
- Low Income;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;
- U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);