Mitigation/Abatement | Reimbursement

The following information applies to facilities where lead-based paint and/or asbestos hazards were identified.  

If lead-based paint and/or asbestos hazards are identified, your facility is required to restrict access to or mitigate the hazards using the recommended response actions in your results report per 10A NCAC 41C .1003(c) & .1004(c).

Your facility will be asked to list the actions taken to address the hazards, which includes uploading any clearance documentation following mitigation/abatement activities in the portal. All actions listed and uploaded documentation will be publicly visible in the facility data mapper.

If facilities decide to mitigate/abate the hazards, they are responsible for:

• Identifying a certified/accredited professional,
• Scheduling the mitigation/abatement activities,
• Notifying NC DHHS of the mitigation/abatement activities, and
• Submitting for cost reimbursement from NC DHHS.

Facilities can use the following resources to learn more about lead-based paint, asbestos, and finding North Carolina certified lead-based paint professionals and accredited asbestos professionals.

Lead-Based Paint

• About Lead Hazard Management
• Find Certified Lead Professionals
• Notification Requirements

Asbestos

• About Asbestos Hazard Management
• Find Accredited Asbestos Professionals
• Notification Requirements

If lead-based paint or asbestos hazards are found, mitigation is partially or fully covered for facilities. Public schools can request reimbursement for up to 2/3rds of the costs of mitigation activities, and child care facilities can request reimbursement for the full cost of mitigation activities.

What steps do I need to take to get reimbursed for eligible expenses?

1. Complete and submit the following to NC DHHS:
   • The NC ARPA Reimbursement Request form for each asbestos project or each lead-based paint project.
   • A current Substitute W-9 Form (Note: remit address must match).
   • The facility Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number through the Sam.gov web site.

All documents needed to confirm reimbursement of funds are listed in their document checklist.

Please watch this video for instructions on how to submit a reimbursement packet to NC DHHS: Coming Soon!

Visit the NC DHHS ARPA Reimbursement Program website and their frequently asked questions or contact HCCU using the following information:

NC Health Hazards Control Unit

5505 Six Forks Road

Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone: 919-707-5950

Email: ARPA-Reimbursement@dhhs.nc.gov