[Busmgrs] Lead Testing Reimbursement Program FAQ

[ELLIOTT Michael S - ODE]

Dear Business Managers,

We have published the FAQ for the lead testing reimbursement program to our website. You can find them here: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/sf/lead-testing-reimbursement-program-faqs.pdf. Please take a moment to read through them as they will help you gather the correct documentation to make the submission process as smooth as possible.

Highlights of the FAQ:

*         The Legislature only reserved $5 million...they did not actually appropriate any funds. So we need to know how much the program will cost before we can reimburse.

*         The reimbursement will be for lead testing only and not other tests (e.g. copper) or for remediation projects.

*         Reimbursement will only be for tests done on fixtures that are used for drinking, food preparation, and other human consumption.

*         Districts will need to provide documentation showing:

o   The fixture was for drinking, food preparation or other human consumption

o   The lab was OHA accredited

o   The number of tests done

o   The costs of the tests

Please find attached a sample template that districts can use to list which fixtures were tested and what they are used for. Districts do not need to use this template. It is just a suggestion.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Michael


Michael Elliott
School Facilities Coordinator | Office of Finance & Administration|School Finance & School Facilities| Oregon Department of Education
Office: 503.947.5627 | Fax: 503.378.5156 | *michael.s.elliott at state.or.us

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