Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Description:
Grants, technical assistance, and other activities to support the development and standardization of environmental product declarations, including measurements of the embodied greenhouse gas emissions of construction materials and products.
Bill Section:
60112
US Code:
42 USC 4321
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$250,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-31
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On January 26, 2023, EPA announced opportunities for public input on Environmental Product Declaration Assistance (Section 60112) and Low-Embodied Carbon Labeling for Construction Materials (Section 60116): Source
On September 28, 2023, EPA announced a funding opportunity for the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Assistance Program entitled “Reducing Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Construction Materials and Products.” EPA plans to award up to 40 grants and/or cooperative agreements in FY2024, with a combined value of up to $100 million: Source
TCS Notes:
Of the $250 million appropriated, 5%, $12.5 million, is reserved for administrative expenses.