by Margaret Henderson
EPA reports success of SIRG grantees involved with radon education and outreach for the real estate profession in its report, Overview of EPA’s State Indoor Radon Grants: 2019 Activities.
Demonstrating a strong increase over the previous year, nearly 84% of grantees (41 out o…
With support coming through the USEPA SIRG program, states have worked to have radon included in state cancer plans. During the funding year 2019, several states achieved success in this area. EPA reports that Grantees continue to leverage opportunities to update cancer control plans, resulting in 8…
by Margaret Henderson
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has adopted radon testing guidelines for public schools pursuant to the State of Connecticut Department of Education statute pertaining to indoor air quality.
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute (C.G.S.)Sec. 10-220(d) “prior to J…
Sharing with State Radon Programs.....from Chrystine Kelley, E-25 Chair, CRCPD, and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Radon Program Manager, chrys.kelley@state.co.us Section 3061 of the Defense Reauthorization Act (documented on page 1520 in the conference committee report – CRP…
by Margaret Henderson
Through funding supported by the USEPA and the states, collaborative efforts have worked in a variety of ways to reduce radon risks and save lives. During the 2019 funding year, an important goal has been achieved in increasing awareness, education and outreach to the medical…
by Margaret Henderson
New data published (press release January 2020), from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), indicate radon mitigation rates in areas of the metro show disparities in income, housing and home values. The information will be used to target promotional efforts and outreach to…