1. (a) In order for the charter school to be eligible for lease aid, the charter school t shall comply with the provisions outlined in (b) below.

2. (b) The charter school shall:

   1. (1) Complete all local, state, and federal required water testing, including taking measures to limit exposure to lead in drinking water as outlined in RSA 485:17-a;
   2. (2) Ensure the property owner allows testing for air quality, mold, lead, asbestos, or any other hazardous materials or conditions at the expense of the charter school;
   3. (3) Ensure any deficiencies identified by such testing will be promptly corrected, and testing shall be allowed prior to occupancy of the property and at any time during such occupancy;
   4. (4) Pursuant to 40 CFR §763.93 and Env-A 1810.17, develop an asbestos management plan for the leased property and shall be subject to the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations 15 USC §2641-2656; and
   5. (5) Ensure property and liability insurance is maintained to fully compensate for loss or damage to property or any other costs associated with an event resulting from negligence by the owner or the owner's agents or employees.

Source. #13207, eff 5-20-21; ss by #13720, eff 8-12-23