About RADONLEADERS
RadonLeaders.org is an online learning and action network supporting the Radon Leaders Saving Lives Campaign. In 2007, leaders from the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), Indoor Environments Association (IEA – formerly known as AARST), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Radon program launched the Radon Leaders Saving Lives Campaign, with the goal of doubling the number of lives saved from radon-induced lung cancer within 5 years. Subsequently, the organizations agreed on the need to develop an online platform to continue the collaborative efforts needed to support the Campaign goal throughout the year. CRCPD agreed to develop and host such a platform, with close collaboration from IEA and EPA on content. RadonLeaders.org was launched at the 2008 meetings. Since that time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has also joined in participation and supporting this platform. RadonLeaders.org connects radon stakeholders through interactive tools (e.g. Blogs, Discussion Forums), and features information and resources like the Resource Bank, and Radon Change Package to help facilitate action and radon risk reduction. To learn more visit the RadonLeaders.org FAQ.
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The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) is a nonprofit, non-governmental professional organization dedicated to radiation protection. CRCPD works to promote consistency in addressing and resolving radiation protection issues, to encourage high standards of quality in radiation protection programs, and to provide leadership in radon safety education. CRCPD’s primary goal is to ensure that radiation exposure to individuals is kept to the lowest practical level, while not restricting its beneficial uses. CRPCD’s primary membership is made up of radiation professionals in state and local government that regulate the use of radiation sources.
CRCPD currently has two committees pursuing activities related to radon; they are listed below, with links to their Fact Sheets on CRCPD’s website. The members of these committees are directors and staff of state and local radiation control programs; advisors to the committees are individuals outside of state programs who have an interest in CRCPD activities.
- E-25 Committee on Radon. Addresses all activities relating to the reduction of radon levels in homes and other buildings, works closely with EPA and the CDC on national efforts to address the radon issues, and provides guidance to states on various radon reduction programs.
- SR-R Suggested Regulations Committee- Radon. Develops suggested state regulations for Part R (Radon).
For information on joining CRCPD and participation in the workgroups please visit the CRCPD website.
About Indoor Environments Association[KS1]
The Indoor Environments Association (Formerly known as AARST - American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists) is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of hazard identification and abatement of radon, chemical vapor intrusion, and other contaminants of concern in the built environment. The organization primarily strives to advance the interests of its members through developing industry standards, certifying technical proficiency, enabling advancement of public policy, and communicating health risks to the public. For further information about IEA please visit the IEA website
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. The Radon Program is a voluntary program within the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). EPA encourages people to take action to minimize their risk from radon, including testing and mitigating their homes, and building new homes radon-resistant. In addition, EPA provides funding support for states to conduct radon programs and for non-profit entities to reach targeted segments of the public.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) supports radon risk reduction initiatives for healthcare providers and public health. CDC works in partnership with other federal agencies and organizations to educate about the health risk of radon, how to test and reduce radon levels and to provide other tools and resources for radon risk communication. CDC is home for the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (EPHT), which collects radon data from states and makes it available to the public. For further information about the resources on radon at CDC, please visit their website at https://www.cdc.gov/radon/index.html .
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This website was developed under Cooperative Agreement No. XA-83314001 awarded to Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is maintained under EPA Cooperative Agreement No. XA-84099601.. EPA has substantial involvement in the project’s development, as defined by the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, providing comments and suggestions to CRCPD. Although the EPA logo appears on the website to reflect EPA’s involvement in the project, RadonLeaders.org is not an official U.S. Government web site. The views expressed by the users of Radonleaders.org do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the U.S. Government, U.S. EPA, CRCPD, or the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.
[KS1]I do not have a copy of the CDC logo.