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[CITE: 15USC2668]

 
                      TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
 
                  CHAPTER 53--TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
 
                 SUBCHAPTER III--INDOOR RADON ABATEMENT
 
Sec. 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.

(Pub. L. 94-469, title III, Sec. 308, as added Pub. L. 100-551, 
Sec. 1(a), Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2762.)
