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The radon program for the State of Connecticut has undertaken two new initiatives. Currently in the early stages of development, these regulatory proposals mark an exciting opportunity. Radon advocates are optimistic that these new regulations could eventually lead to long-term policy changes around…
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Early in the week of July 14th, IED moved from its 1310 L Street offices to the EPA West building at 1301 Constitution Avenue. EPA West is part of the William Jefferson Clinton/Federal Triangle complex which includes the Ronald Reagan building and International Trade Center. Our official mailing add…
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Patrick Daniels, of the Radon Program of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), has been awarded the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors’ (CRCPD) James W. Miller Award at its May 2014 annual meeting. The honor, first awarded in 1994, recognizes CRCPD members who have made s…
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In Delaware, there are two geographic areas that are at the highest risk for elevated radon concentrations in homes. Results from 35,700 tests have been used to create ZIP code maps that show areas of concern. In New Castle County, 13% of homes test over 4 pCi/L on average. In some individual zip c…
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Michael Talotta, Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction, Inc. Vice President, presents NH Senator Jeff Woodburn a plaque of appreciation for his work and sponsorship of NH SB405 which requires certification of radon mitigators. http://legiscan.com/NH/text/SB405/id/1032285/New_Hampshire-2014-SB405-…
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EPA Awards over $900,000 to TU to Research Impacts of Climate Change in Tribal Areas Release Date: 07/23/2014 Contact Information: Joe Hubbard or Jennah Durant at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov DALLAS – (July 23, 2014) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the University of Tuls…