45100600 - Environmental Health Assessment and Compliance

Account Description FY2015
Spending
FY2016
GAA
4510-0600 Environmental Health Assessment and Compliance
For an environmental and community health hazards program, including control of radiation and nuclear hazards, consumer products protection, food and drugs, lead poisoning prevention under chapter 482 of the acts of 1993, lead-based paint inspections in day care facilities, inspection of radiological facilities, licensing of x-ray technologists and the administration of the bureau of environmental health assessment under chapter 111F of the General Laws; provided, that not less than $20,000 shall be allocated to the Monponsett Watershed Association for testing and reporting of cyanobacteria and related contaminants in Monponsett pond in the towns of Halifax and Hanson for the period of July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015, inclusive; and provided further, that $103,000 shall be expended to address new concerns associated with bacterial contamination of marine waters and shellfish
4,499,134 4,350,791

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