The New York State (NYS) Radon Task Force was established by Chapter 414 of the Laws of 2018 to conduct a comprehensive study on the prevention of human exposure to radon and make recommendations to reduce and minimize exposure to New York state residents. The timeframe for the Task Force to (i) conduct a comprehensive study and (ii) file a report of the findings and recommendations of the Task Force, and any proposed legislation necessary to implement such findings, was extended multiple times, most recently by Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2022, Part CC section 10.
The Task Force is chaired by the NYS Department of Health. Specific items to be addressed include:
• The need for interagency coordination of public education and outreach and prevention programs
• The need for training, education, and possible licensing of radon services providers
• Any other related information that the commissioner of health may deem necessary or relevant in carrying out such study of radon in indoor settings.
In 2024, the Task Force issued its findings and recommendations in a report that addresses:
· Interagency coordination of public education and outreach
· Licensure/certification of radon testers and mitigators performing work in NYS
· Radon control methods for new construction
· Radon testing and mitigation in schools
· Radon testing in daycare facilities
· Radon testing and mitigation as part of all real estate transactions
· Financial assistance/incentives for persons to test and mitigate their homes for radon
· Radon in drinking water
· Radon testing and mitigation in tenant-occupied buildings
For the specifics of each of the above issues, see the report at: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/radon/docs/task_force_final_report.pdf
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