| (a) If the Subrecipient's energy auditor discovers
the presence of mold-like substances that the Weatherization Subcontractor
cannot adequately address, then the Dwelling Unit shall be referred
to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or its successor
agency.
(b) The Subrecipient shall provide the applicant written
notification that their home cannot, at this time, be weatherized
and why. Subrecipient shall also inform the applicant in writing that
they should contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation,
or successor agency, to report the presence of mold-like substances.
The applicant should be advised that when the issue is resolved they
may reapply for Weatherization. Should the applicant reapply for Weatherization,
the Subrecipient must obtain written documentation of resolution of
the issue from the applicant prior to proceeding with any Weatherization
work.
(c) If the energy auditor determines that the mold-like
substance is treatable and covers less than the 25 contiguous square
feet limit allowed to be addressed by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation's, or successor agency's guidelines, the Subrecipient
shall notify the applicant of the existence of the mold-like substance
and potential health hazards, the proposed action to eliminate the
mold-like substance, that no guarantee is offered that the mold-like
substance will be eliminated, and that the mold-like substance may
return. The energy auditor must obtain written approval from the applicant
to proceed with the Weatherization work, and maintain the documentation
in the customer file.
(d) Subrecipient shall be responsible for providing
mold training to their employees and Weatherization Subcontractors.
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