PLAN TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN MICHIGAN
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UPDATE Efforts in Michigan Efforts in Michigan Decreased
childhood EBL cases in both severity and numerically Decreased
childhood EBL cases in both severity and numerically Increased
number of children tested and reported to MDCH Increased number of
children tested and reported to MDCH Positive trend causes -
possible Epidemiological survey Positive trend causes - possible
Epidemiological survey Current prominent initiatives Current
prominent initiatives National and state level National and state
level Latest efforts to reduce exposures to lead over a short time
frame Latest efforts to reduce exposures to lead over a short time
frame Future work Future work Eliminate childhood lead poisoning in
our state over next two years Eliminate childhood lead poisoning in
our state over next two years Foster this change as a state and
individual areas of responsibility and expertise. Foster this
change as a state and individual areas of responsibility and
expertise. Steps toward a national and international vision to
provide our children with the ability to live, learn and prosper
Steps toward a national and international vision to provide our
children with the ability to live, learn and prosper
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INITIATIVES Outreach/Education Outreach/Education Federal
Initiatives Federal Initiatives Housing Housing Health Health
Funding Funding
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OUTREACH & EDUCATION Advocacy Advocacy Statewide Lead
Conference Statewide Lead Conference Media Campaign Media Campaign
Lead Safe Housing Registry Lead Safe Housing Registry
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Advocacy The number of groups has increased in the past 10
years and dispersed across the state. The number of groups has
increased in the past 10 years and dispersed across the state.
Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula lack any known
advocacy groups Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula
lack any known advocacy groups Meet monthly or quarterly and are
open to new participants Meet monthly or quarterly and are open to
new participants
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Statewide Lead Conference April 22, 2008, first statewide Lead
Safe and Healthy Homes Conference. April 22, 2008, first statewide
Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Conference. Sponsored by MDCH and 13
additional organizations. Sponsored by MDCH and 13 additional
organizations. Local, state and national health and housing
experts. Local, state and national health and housing experts. 200
were in attendance and MDCH plans to host a second conference in
the next two years. 200 were in attendance and MDCH plans to host a
second conference in the next two years.
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Media Campaign As a result of receiving state Healthy Michigan
Funding for Lead Poisoning Prevention, the MDCH funded an annual
statewide media campaign. As a result of receiving state Healthy
Michigan Funding for Lead Poisoning Prevention, the MDCH funded an
annual statewide media campaign. The first two campaigns focused
attention on the need to have childrens blood tested for lead. The
first two campaigns focused attention on the need to have childrens
blood tested for lead. This years campaign currently focuses on the
importance of Do-it- Yourselfers working safely around lead painted
surfaces. The campaign consists of radio announcements and fliers.
The two previous campaigns also included bus placards. This years
campaign currently focuses on the importance of Do-it- Yourselfers
working safely around lead painted surfaces. The campaign consists
of radio announcements and fliers. The two previous campaigns also
included bus placards.
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Lead Safe Housing Registry First statewide Lead Safe Housing
Registry developed First statewide Lead Safe Housing Registry
developed Lead identification and abatement activities on rental
properties statewide. Lead identification and abatement activities
on rental properties statewide. Located at
www.michigan.gov/ismyhomeleadsafe Located at
www.michigan.gov/ismyhomeleadsafewww.michigan.gov/ismyhomeleadsafe
One of the only web based interactive housing registries in the
country. One of the only web based interactive housing registries
in the country. Expand to include known lead information on all
properties. Drafted revised legislative language for the changes.
Expand to include known lead information on all properties. Drafted
revised legislative language for the changes.
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FEDERAL INITIATIVES Pre Renovation Notification Rule Pre
Renovation Notification Rule EPA Renovation Remodeling and Painting
Rule EPA Renovation Remodeling and Painting Rule HUD Lead Hazard
Control Grants HUD Lead Hazard Control Grants EPA Target Lead
Grants EPA Target Lead Grants
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Pre Renovation Notification Rule June 1, 1998 EPA published the
final rule on the requirements for Hazard Education before
renovation of Target Housing. EPA published the final rule on the
requirements for Hazard Education before renovation of Target
Housing. Provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to owners and
occupants prior to renovation Provide a lead hazard information
pamphlet to owners and occupants prior to renovation Written
acknowledgement from the owner and/or occupant that they have
received the pamphlet Written acknowledgement from the owner and/or
occupant that they have received the pamphlet June 19, 2008 Healthy
Homes Section applied to EPA for self-certification authorization
to enforce this rule in Michigan. Healthy Homes Section applied to
EPA for self-certification authorization to enforce this rule in
Michigan. With this approval, MDCH will receive additional funding
for enforcement of this rule in Michigan. With this approval, MDCH
will receive additional funding for enforcement of this rule in
Michigan.
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EPA Renovation Remodeling and Painting Rule EPA Renovation
Remodeling and Painting Rule (RRP) implemented nationwide on April
22, 2010. EPA Renovation Remodeling and Painting Rule (RRP)
implemented nationwide on April 22, 2010. Purpose: prevent the
disturbance of lead-based paint during remodeling projects in
pre-1978 homes and child occupied facilities, such as day cares.
Purpose: prevent the disturbance of lead-based paint during
remodeling projects in pre-1978 homes and child occupied
facilities, such as day cares. Each renovation contractor, property
manager and others who disturb lead paint will be required to
implement lead safe work practices that will protect occupants and
their belongings by limiting dust generation and migration into
other rooms. Each renovation contractor, property manager and
others who disturb lead paint will be required to implement lead
safe work practices that will protect occupants and their
belongings by limiting dust generation and migration into other
rooms. Modified clearance sampling protocol will be instituted to
ensure work surfaces are clean at the completion of the project.
Modified clearance sampling protocol will be instituted to ensure
work surfaces are clean at the completion of the project. Extensive
record keeping by the renovators. Extensive record keeping by the
renovators. Each renovation firm and their employees will need to
obtain certification. Each renovation firm and their employees will
need to obtain certification. The Rule can be found on the MDCH
website, www.mighigan.gov/leadsafe. The Rule can be found on the
MDCH website, www.mighigan.gov/leadsafe.www.mighigan.gov/leadsafe
MDCH will be working with stakeholders in the next two years to
adopt this rule in Michigan. MDCH will be working with stakeholders
in the next two years to adopt this rule in Michigan. Contact:
Wesley F. Priem, Section Manager, MDCH Healthy Homes Section.
Contact: Wesley F. Priem, Section Manager, MDCH Healthy Homes
Section.
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HUD Lead Hazard Control Grants Over the past five years, the
state and its partners have worked aggressively to apply for and
receive HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control,
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grants. Over the past five years,
the state and its partners have worked aggressively to apply for
and receive HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control,
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grants. Current grant recipients:
State of Michigan, Cities of Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and
Muskegon and the counties of Wayne, Jackson, and Saginaw. Current
grant recipients: State of Michigan, Cities of Detroit, Grand
Rapids, Lansing and Muskegon and the counties of Wayne, Jackson,
and Saginaw. Many of these agencies have been supported in their
efforts with funding for technical assistance through Healthy
Michigan Funds. Many of these agencies have been supported in their
efforts with funding for technical assistance through Healthy
Michigan Funds. It takes money to make money, with technical
assistance dollars of roughly $10,000 per application and the
awards received in the millions. It takes money to make money, with
technical assistance dollars of roughly $10,000 per application and
the awards received in the millions. Michigan is now on par or
exceeding other states in receiving federal dollars. Michigan is
now on par or exceeding other states in receiving federal
dollars.
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EPA Target Lead Grants Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan
Outreach to the Hispanic communities using culturally appropriate
outreach strategies including: Outreach to the Hispanic communities
using culturally appropriate outreach strategies including: Create
strategies, train mentors/coaches that can share lead safe work
practices, demonstrate the risk of unsafe work practices through
dust sampling, and develop culturally appropriate HUD/EPA Lead Safe
Work Practices lesson plans in Spanish. Create strategies, train
mentors/coaches that can share lead safe work practices,
demonstrate the risk of unsafe work practices through dust
sampling, and develop culturally appropriate HUD/EPA Lead Safe Work
Practices lesson plans in Spanish. Contact: Paul Haan, Healthy
Homes Coalition of West Michigan (616) 241-3300
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EPA Target Lead Grants CLEARCorps Detroit & Wayne State
University Eliminating Repeat Offender Houses Eliminating Repeat
Offender Houses Target several zip codes in the City of Detroit.
About 1200 housing units in Detroit have poisoned at least two
children Target several zip codes in the City of Detroit. About
1200 housing units in Detroit have poisoned at least two children
Address "repeat offenders: Address "repeat offenders: Evaluate each
unit Evaluate each unit Inform property owner and resident that the
property has had more than one lead poisoned child in the unit.
Inform property owner and resident that the property has had more
than one lead poisoned child in the unit. Provide educational
material, grant/loan programs information, and relocation options
Provide educational material, grant/loan programs information, and
relocation options Lead hazard reduction programs Lead hazard
reduction programs Research the demolition option Research the
demolition option Rental property owners must address lead hazards
in their properties Rental property owners must address lead
hazards in their properties Code Improvement Task Force - rental
properties lead-safe before occupancy. Code Improvement Task Force
- rental properties lead-safe before occupancy. CONTACT: Mary Sue
Schottenfels, CLEARCorps Detroit (313) 924-4000 (313) 924-4000
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HOUSING Michigan Lead Safe Home Program Michigan Lead Safe Home
Program Michigan State Housing Development Authority Michigan State
Housing Development Authority Landlord Penalty Bill Landlord
Penalty Bill Mandatory Lead Inspections Prior to Occupancy
Mandatory Lead Inspections Prior to Occupancy Licensing Rules for
Family and Group Child Care Homes Licensing Rules for Family and
Group Child Care Homes
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Michigan Lead Safe Home Program Since 1996, the MDCH, Healthy
Home Section has administered the Michigan Lead Safe Home Program
(LSHP) providing funding statewide for remediation of residential
lead hazards in low and moderate income housing. Since 1996, the
MDCH, Healthy Home Section has administered the Michigan Lead Safe
Home Program (LSHP) providing funding statewide for remediation of
residential lead hazards in low and moderate income housing. To
date, abated over 1500 homes in 44 counties statewide with an
average cost per unit of $7,000 in abatement dollars. To date,
abated over 1500 homes in 44 counties statewide with an average
cost per unit of $7,000 in abatement dollars. Through Regional
Field Consultants, including internal staff, local health
departments and non-profit agencies, the program is administered
regionally to include lead hazard control interventions within
specific target communities where a child under six years of age
resides, as well as statewide in units occupied by an EBL child.
Through Regional Field Consultants, including internal staff, local
health departments and non-profit agencies, the program is
administered regionally to include lead hazard control
interventions within specific target communities where a child
under six years of age resides, as well as statewide in units
occupied by an EBL child. Funding: U.S. HUD, Clean Michigan
Initiative Bond funding (CMI), Maternal Child Health Block Grant
dollars (MCH) and Healthy Michigan funding. Funding: U.S. HUD,
Clean Michigan Initiative Bond funding (CMI), Maternal Child Health
Block Grant dollars (MCH) and Healthy Michigan funding.
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Michigan State Housing Development Authority Michigan State
Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) receives federal HUD funding
to provide assistance to housing programs throughout the state.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) receives
federal HUD funding to provide assistance to housing programs
throughout the state. Rental assistance, or for improving housing
conditions. Rental assistance, or for improving housing conditions.
Detailed information available on their website,
www.michigan.gov/mshda. Detailed information available on their
website, www.michigan.gov/mshda.www.michigan.gov/mshda Governors
Lead Commission recommendation: funds provided by MSHD used to
further the common goals of reducing and preventing further
childhood lead poisoning in housing units receiving funding.
Governors Lead Commission recommendation: funds provided by MSHD
used to further the common goals of reducing and preventing further
childhood lead poisoning in housing units receiving funding. MDCH
and MSHDA met to review program policy and procedures. MDCH and
MSHDA met to review program policy and procedures. MSHDA drafted an
Office of Community Development Policy memo that provides
directions to all recipients of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME funding. This Memo provides clear and concise
directives to local recipients as to measures that must be taken to
ensure that these funds will be used with lead identification and
hazard reduction efforts consistent with state and federal rules
and guidelines. MSHDA drafted an Office of Community Development
Policy memo that provides directions to all recipients of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding. This Memo provides
clear and concise directives to local recipients as to measures
that must be taken to ensure that these funds will be used with
lead identification and hazard reduction efforts consistent with
state and federal rules and guidelines. Further information :
William Parker, newest Commission Member, with MSHDA at (517)
373-1462. Further information : William Parker, newest Commission
Member, with MSHDA at (517) 373-1462.
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Landlord Penalty Bill On January 2, 2005, Legislation (MCL
333.5475a) was passed - Landlord Penalty Law. On January 2, 2005,
Legislation (MCL 333.5475a) was passed - Landlord Penalty Law.
Punishes landlords who knowingly rent or continues to rent to a
family with a minor child who is found to have 10 micrograms or
more of lead per deciliter of venous blood living within their
residential housing unit. Punishes landlords who knowingly rent or
continues to rent to a family with a minor child who is found to
have 10 micrograms or more of lead per deciliter of venous blood
living within their residential housing unit. Great success in
Wayne County, by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Mary Morrow. Ms.
Morrow is one of the more recent Commission Members. Great success
in Wayne County, by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Mary Morrow.
Ms. Morrow is one of the more recent Commission Members. Over 125
residential units inpected and abated as a result of her efforts in
enforcing this law. Over 125 residential units inpected and abated
as a result of her efforts in enforcing this law. Work is underway
now in several other jurisdictions across the state to assist the
local Prosecuting Attorneys office to begin to enforce this law.
Work is underway now in several other jurisdictions across the
state to assist the local Prosecuting Attorneys office to begin to
enforce this law. More details: Mary Morrow, Wayne County Office of
the Prosecuting Attorney at (313) 224-7270. More details: Mary
Morrow, Wayne County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at (313)
224-7270.
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Mandatory Lead Inspections Prior to Occupancy Several cities
have started requiring mandatory lead inspections prior to
occupancy of rental units Several cities have started requiring
mandatory lead inspections prior to occupancy of rental units City
of Highland Park City of Highland Park The City of Detroit is
considering revising the property maintenance code to require that
the unit be lead-safe prior to issuing a certificate of compliance
and occupancy. The City of Detroit is considering revising the
property maintenance code to require that the unit be lead-safe
prior to issuing a certificate of compliance and occupancy.
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Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes April
2008, Department of Human Services (DHS) amend sections of the
Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes that went
into effect on January 1, 2006. There are two sets of licensing
rules, one for Child Care Centers (which, by definition, serve more
than 12 children, not located in a home setting), and another for
smaller, home-based child care serving up to 6 children (Family
Child Care Home), or up to 12 children. April 2008, Department of
Human Services (DHS) amend sections of the Licensing Rules for
Family and Group Child Care Homes that went into effect on January
1, 2006. There are two sets of licensing rules, one for Child Care
Centers (which, by definition, serve more than 12 children, not
located in a home setting), and another for smaller, home-based
child care serving up to 6 children (Family Child Care Home), or up
to 12 children. Both sets of rules are available at the DHS
website, at http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-
5455_49572_50051---,00.html. This information pertains to the
latter. Both sets of rules are available at the DHS website, at
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-
5455_49572_50051---,00.html. This information pertains to the
latter. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-
5455_49572_50051---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-
5455_49572_50051---,00.html
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Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes A request
was made to consider adding rules and/or technical assistance
materials for providers that would enhance the rules related to
possible lead exposure. A request was made to consider adding rules
and/or technical assistance materials for providers that would
enhance the rules related to possible lead exposure. Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program and the Healthy Homes Section, along
with other Child Health staff, proposed a number of new rules.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the Healthy Homes
Section, along with other Child Health staff, proposed a number of
new rules. Steps to educate both child care home providers and
parents about lead hazards, in lieu of a risk assessment, which
could be so costly that it would put the home child care out of
business, or cause them to choose to operate without a license
Steps to educate both child care home providers and parents about
lead hazards, in lieu of a risk assessment, which could be so
costly that it would put the home child care out of business, or
cause them to choose to operate without a license
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Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes Rules
recommended for addition: Rules recommended for addition: Childrens
records Childrens records Home maintenance and safety Home
maintenance and safety Enhancements include additions to the Family
and Group Home Rules Technical Assistance and Consultation Manual
regarding: Enhancements include additions to the Family and Group
Home Rules Technical Assistance and Consultation Manual regarding:
available training about lead hazards and lead poisoning; available
training about lead hazards and lead poisoning; hand-washing
practices; hand-washing practices; HEPA filters for vacuum
cleaners; HEPA filters for vacuum cleaners; lead safe wet-cleaning
practices; and lead safe wet-cleaning practices; and pamphlets and
other resources about lead-based paint hazards.
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/Home_TA_manual_9
_06_173064_7.pdf ). pamphlets and other resources about lead-based
paint hazards.
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/Home_TA_manual_9
_06_173064_7.pdf
).http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/Home_TA_manual_9
_06_173064_7.pdfhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/Home_TA_manual_9
_06_173064_7.pdf
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Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes Next
steps Review by the State Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules (SOAHR). Review by the State Office of Administrative
Hearings and Rules (SOAHR). Public hearings - Fall of 2008. Public
hearings - Fall of 2008. Plans to have the new rules in place early
in 2009. Plans to have the new rules in place early in 2009.
Information about the public hearings will be forwarded to the Lead
Commission, Lead Advisory Committee, and other interested parties
so that they can support the inclusion of these new rules in the
final package. Information about the public hearings will be
forwarded to the Lead Commission, Lead Advisory Committee, and
other interested parties so that they can support the inclusion of
these new rules in the final package.
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HEALTH Assessment and Care Assessment and Care Early On
Redesign Process Early On Redesign Process
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Assessment and Care EBL In 2003, the number of children with an
EBL greater than 10ug/dL was 3,141 (3.2% of those tested). In 2007,
that number dropped to 2,031 (1.4% of those tested) In 2003, the
number of children with an EBL greater than 10ug/dL was 3,141 (3.2%
of those tested). In 2007, that number dropped to 2,031 (1.4% of
those tested) More than 50% decrease, even though more children
were tested. More than 50% decrease, even though more children were
tested. This pattern persists during this period for: This pattern
persists during this period for: 1- and 2-year olds Children
insured by Medicaid Various ranges of elevated levels (10 to
14ug/dL, 15 to 19ug/dL, 20ug/dL and up). Testing in some of the
target communities has leveled. Testing in some of the target
communities has leveled. From 2006 to 2007, testing among 1- and
2-year olds in the 13 target communities together declined
slightly. The greatest increase was in the city of Lansing due
mainly to testing in WIC clinics. Progress of the Task Force and
the publication of its final report Testing In 2003, there were
100,181 children tested. In 2007, there were 149,445 children
tested 50% increase.
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Assessment and Care A new version of the Statewide
Screening/Testing Plan has been drafted, shifting the geographic
focus from ZIP codes to the now 14 Target Communities. A new
version of the Statewide Screening/Testing Plan has been drafted,
shifting the geographic focus from ZIP codes to the now 14 Target
Communities. Dearborn was added Dearborn was added Muskegon target
community expanded to include Muskegon Heights. Muskegon target
community expanded to include Muskegon Heights. 2008 goal for each
target community : 2008 goal for each target community : 20%
increase in testing among 1- and 2-year olds over 2007. 20%
increase in testing among 1- and 2-year olds over 2007. In 2007,
while the statewide rate of EBL children identified was 1.4%,
smaller areas within the state showed much higher rates. In 2007,
while the statewide rate of EBL children identified was 1.4%,
smaller areas within the state showed much higher rates. Detroit
had a rate of 3.5%, Benton Harbor was at 5.3% Highland Park was at
10.4% One Detroit ZIP code was over 10%, while ZIP codes from
several cities around the state were over 5.0%. 27 different Census
Block Groups, from Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Highland Park and
Muskegon, with EBL rates over 20% (minimum 10 children
tested).
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Early On Redesign Process Recommendations: Reviewing
eligibility criteria based upon: Reviewing eligibility criteria
based upon: 1) a developmental delay, and/or 1) a developmental
delay, and/or 2) a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has
a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. 2) a
diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability
of resulting in developmental delay. Criteria for eligibility
related to lead poisoning should be clarified to include the blood
lead level at which a child would be eligible for Early On.
Criteria for eligibility related to lead poisoning should be
clarified to include the blood lead level at which a child would be
eligible for Early On. Lead blood lead level at or above 10
micrograms per deciliter (> 10 g/dL). Lead blood lead level at
or above 10 micrograms per deciliter (> 10 g/dL). Michigan
Department of Education held public hearings related to eligibility
criteria in November 2007. Michigan Department of Education held
public hearings related to eligibility criteria in November 2007.
Recommendations are being finalized. Recommendations are being
finalized. Approval from the U.S. Department of Education, Office
of Special Education Programs, has been sought. Approval from the
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
has been sought. November 2004, Early On redesign - resolve issues
for the current Part C system November 2004, Early On redesign -
resolve issues for the current Part C system
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FUNDING Healthy Michigan Funds Healthy Michigan Funds DEQ Bond
Proposal DEQ Bond Proposal Kresge Foundation Proposal Kresge
Foundation Proposal
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Healthy Michigan Funds MDCH has been awarded $1,000,000 per
year for the past three years for lead poisoning prevention
activities. Allocation of funds: Allocation of funds: Lead testing
Lead testing Case management and follow-up of children Case
management and follow-up of children Abatement of lead hazards in
homes Abatement of lead hazards in homes Lead Ombudsman position,
Lead Ombudsman position, Lead Safe Housing Registry, Lead Safe
Housing Registry, Statewide Media Campaign Statewide Media Campaign
Funding for lead advocacy groups. Funding for lead advocacy groups.
Funding for fiscal year 2009 has been secured Funding for fiscal
year 2009 has been secured
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DEQ Bond Proposal Approximately eight years ago, the Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a bond proposal, the Clean
Michigan Initiative. Approximately eight years ago, the Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a bond proposal, the Clean
Michigan Initiative. Clean abandoned industrial sites for future
reuse, improve parks and harbors and for other environmental
improvement and maintenance projects across the state. Clean
abandoned industrial sites for future reuse, improve parks and
harbors and for other environmental improvement and maintenance
projects across the state.
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TABLE I Item Total Cost Lead Hazard Control Costs Abatement
contractors Equipment (XRF lead paint analyzers) Regional Field
Consultants $4,565,000 Relocation of Families$100,000 Laboratory
Analysis$185,000 Program Oversight$150,000 Total Costs$5,000,000
MDCH was the recipient of Clean Michigan Initiative Bond funding
for in fiscal year 2000 through 2004. The funds were allocated as
follows:
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DEQ Bond Proposal The funds were used statewide to abate homes
with lead poisoned children residing there. The funds were used
statewide to abate homes with lead poisoned children residing
there. Highest risk areas: Highest risk areas: Berrien, Calhoun,
Genesee, Ingham, Kent, Saginaw and Wayne Counties. Berrien,
Calhoun, Genesee, Ingham, Kent, Saginaw and Wayne Counties. Many
have developed successful local lead coalitions and have directly
received lead hazard control funds from HUD. Many have developed
successful local lead coalitions and have directly received lead
hazard control funds from HUD. The Clean Michigan Initiative
created 326 lead-safe homes. Using an estimate of 3 children per
household at $45,360 per child, the related savings to the State
for health and social services equals $44,362,080. The Clean
Michigan Initiative created 326 lead-safe homes. Using an estimate
of 3 children per household at $45,360 per child, the related
savings to the State for health and social services equals
$44,362,080. House Bills 6227 and 6228: request a ballot issue by
the voters to request a Clean Michigan II bond in the amount not to
exceed $1,300,000,000. House Bills 6227 and 6228: request a ballot
issue by the voters to request a Clean Michigan II bond in the
amount not to exceed $1,300,000,000. Allocate $20,000,000 for the
abatement of lead hazards. Allocate $20,000,000 for the abatement
of lead hazards. Information by the media suggests that these bonds
will not be put forth to the voters this fall citing that it would
not be a good time to put more debt burden on the state.
Information by the media suggests that these bonds will not be put
forth to the voters this fall citing that it would not be a good
time to put more debt burden on the state.
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Kresge Foundation Proposal MDCH along with CLEARCorps Detroit
and Wayne State University have been requested by a consulting firm
retained by the Kresge Foundation to submit a request for funding.
MDCH along with CLEARCorps Detroit and Wayne State University have
been requested by a consulting firm retained by the Kresge
Foundation to submit a request for funding. Kresge Foundation met
with representatives of each agency and are working with the
consulting firm to determine if funding will be provided for the
state and the City of Detroit. Kresge Foundation met with
representatives of each agency and are working with the consulting
firm to determine if funding will be provided for the state and the
City of Detroit. No further information is available at this time.
No further information is available at this time.
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Thanks For All Your Hard Work Presented by: Wesley F. Priem
Section Manager Healthy Homes Section Michigan Department of
Community Health Power Point by: Leslie Jaquette, Section
Secretary