MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS (ESG 2014a)

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ESG activities are subject to environmental review by HUD under the environmental regulations in 24 CFR 50. The SUBRECIPIENT, or any contractor of the SUBRECIPIENT, may not acquire, rehabilitate, convert, lease, repair, dispose of, demolish, or construct property for a project under this part, or commit or expend HUD or local funds for eligible activities under this part, until HUD has performed an environmental review under 24 CFR part 50 and the recipient has received HUD approval of the property. The SUBRECIPlENT agrees to comply with all applicable environmental requirements insofar as they apply to the performance of this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Flood Disaster Protection Act. If applicable, the SUBRECIPIENT also shall comply with the Historic Preservation requirements of National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. B. Lead -based paint remediation and disclosure The Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821 - 4846), the Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851- 4856), and implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 35, subparts A, B, H, J, K, M, and R apply to all shelters assisted under ESG program and all housing occupied by program participants that were built before 1978. C. Assignment of Responsibilities By this AGREEMENT, the SUBRECIPIENT will accept assignment from the CITY of all responsibilities set forth in Subpart K of 24 CFR 35. D. Compliance with Subpart K The purpose of Subpart K is to establish procedures to eliminate as far as practicable lead -based paint ( "LBP ") hazards in a residential property that receives Federal assistance under certain HUD programs for acquisition, leasing, support services, or operation. In connection with the grant funds under this AGREEMENT, the CITY requires that the SUBRECIPIENT comply and show evidence of compliance with all applicable subparts of 24 CFR 35, and especially, Subpart K ( "LBP Regs "). The SUBRECIPIENT shall conduct the following activities for the dwelling unit, common areas servicing the dwelling unit, and the exterior surfaces of the building in which the dwelling unit is located: (1) A visual assessment of all painted surfaces in order to identify deteriorated paint; (2) Paint stabilization of each deteriorated paint surface, and clearance, in accordance with §§ 35.1330(a) and (b), before occupancy of a vacant dwelling unit or, where a unit is occupied, immediately after receipt of Federal assistance; and (3) Ongoing lead -based paint maintenance activities into regular building operations, in accordance with § 35.1355(a), if the dwelling unit has a continuing, active financial relationship with a Federal housing assistance program, except that mortgage insurance or loan guarantees are not considered to constitute an active programmatic relationship for the purposes of this part. (4) And, notice to occupants in accordance with §§ 35.125(b)(1) and (c), describing the results of the clearance examination. E. Notification of LBP Hazard The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide to all occupants of housing: (1) In accordance with Section 35.130 of the LBP Regs - the LBP hazard information pamphlet. The pamphlet shall be the EPA/HUD /Consumer Product Safety Commission lead hazard information pamphlet or an EPA - approved equivalent. 14