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citation: "40 C.F.R. §§ 35.690–35.693"
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# §35.690. Purpose.

- (a) **Purpose of section.** [Sections 35.690 through 35.693](/cfr/40/35.690..35.693.md) govern grants to Tribes and Intertribal Consortia under [section 404(g)](/cfr/40/404.md?p=g) for the Toxic Substances Control Act .
- (b) **Purpose of program.** Lead-Based Paint Program grants are awarded to develop and carry out authorized 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.
- (c) **Associated program regulations.** Associated program regulations are found in [40 CFR part 745](/cfr/40/part745.md).

# §35.691. Funding coordination.


Recipients must use the Lead-Based Paint program funding in a way that complements any related assistance they receive from other federal sources for lead-based paint activities.


# §35.693. Eligible recipients.

- (a) The Regional Administrator will treat a Tribe or Intertribal Consortium as eligible to apply for a Lead-Based Paint Program grant if the Tribe or each member of the Intertribal Consortium:
  - (1) Is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior;
  - (2) Has an existing government exercising substantial governmental duties and powers;
  - (3) Has adequate authority to carry out the grant activities; and
  - (4) Is reasonably expected to be capable, in the Regional 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)](#a-1) and [(2)](#a-2) of this section for another EPA program, the Tribe need provide only that information unique to the Lead-Based Paint Program required by paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section.