shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Education of the
Commonwealth.
"Eligible cost." The term includes the cost of all labor,
materials, necessary operational machinery and equipment, plans
and specifications, surveys, prefeasibility studies, engineering
and other professional services related to an emergency repair
and renovation project.
"Emergency repair and renovation projects." Eligible costs
associated with the improvement, repair, rehabilitation or
renovation of all or part of a public school building, which
include the following:
(1) Emergency repairs resulting from a natural or
manmade disaster.
(2) Lead abatement, remediation and removal.
(3) Asbestos abatement, remediation and removal.
(4) Heating, ventilation and air conditioning purchase,
repair or replacement.
(5) Electrical system repair or replacement.
(6) Roof and window repair or replacement.
(7) Plumbing repairs or replacement.
(8) Purchase, repair or replacement of indoor air
quality systems.
(9) Removal of the presence of toxins, chemicals and
health hazards, including mercury, radon, PCBs, mold, mildew,
rodents and pests.
(10) Repairs or renovations that ensure the building
envelopes of public school buildings protect occupants and
interiors from the elements and are structurally sound and
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