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Call for Work Group Participants:
Design of EPA Radon Device Performance Study
Contact Jani Palmer at palmer.janise@epa.gov by Monday, April 19th if interested
EPA is designing a device performance study collaboratively with other radon stakeholders. Members of the Work Group should be prepared to openly discuss the study design and identify issues and concerns that may affect their stakeholder group.
Summary and Timeline:
Results from the Radon Device Performance Study will be used to ascertain whether devices are providing accurate and reliable results to the public.
Following is the schedule of events for the Device Study Work Group.
• April 19—contact Jani Palmer to confirm your interest
• May 5, 130-330 EST—First conference call for Work Group (initial discussion of
concerns, issues and needs that affect the study design).
• May 6-June 8—continue discussions by phone and email
• June 12—EPA sends draft design to Work Group
• June 12-22—Work Group review and comment period
• June 28—Final draft sent to Work Group for approval
• July 6—Study begins
As you can see, the schedule is aggressive so that the actual study can commence in July. Your participation is essential to create a quality product. EPA will write the report and values your input, expertise and perspective.
Suggested workgroup participants:
• National proficiency program representatives
• State radon program representative(s)
• CRCPD representative
• AARST representative
• Private (NELAC-certified) laboratory representative(s)
• Private (small) laboratory representative(s)
• EPA laboratory representative
• Health Physicist representative(s)
• Scientist/Statistician representative(s)
• Other?
If you (or someone you know) is interested, please contact Jani Palmer at palmer.janise@epa.gov or at 202-343-9921.
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