Introduction to EPA Notice EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0430

This is revised version of the overview presentation on EPA Notice EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0430 given at the 2017 National Radon Training Conference in New Orleans. It was revised to make the presentation more self explanatory. The CRCPD & SR-R are requesting state comments on this proposal. Comments will be collated and submitted to the EPA by the CRCPD Board. Please provide your comments to the SR-R committee members by 10/30/2017 for inclusion with the CRCPD comments. You are also encouraged to provide your comments directly to the EPA.

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Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Test Your Home for Radon: Quick tips

Test your home with a short-term test. Test your home again if the radon level is 4 or higher.
If your home has a radon level of 4 or higher, fix your home.
Be sure to hire a contractor who is qualified to fix radon. It’s a good idea to get at least 2 price estimates. Find a radon professional to fix your home.

Click here for more information and resources about radon.

The District of Columbia Department of Environment & Energy: Radon

Testing your home for radon is as simple as opening a package, placing a radon detector in a designated area, and after the prescribed number of days, sealing the detector back in the package. Fixing a radon problem is usually just a matter of caulking cracks along basement foundations, sealing leaks around pipes, and taking other steps to prevent radon from entering the house through places where it is in contact with the ground.

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