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ASSOCIATION NEWS THE RADON REPORTER | 3 Each January, National Radon Action Month (NRAM) provides a powerful opportunity to spotlight the importance of radon awareness and mitigation. In January 2025, several IEA chapters secured official proclamations from governors’ offices and state houses, underscoring the growing recognition of radon as a critical public health issue. These proclamations elevated awareness while reinforcing the importance of testing, mitigation, and professional engagement. Looking ahead, we anticipate continuing this tradition in 2026, expanding our reach and ensuring radon remains a visible priority across the nation. NRAM is more than a symbolic observance, it is a vital time for our industry. It shines a spotlight on the work we do every day: protecting families, advancing science, and strengthening professional practice. Looking ahead to 2026, we aspire to build on the progress of 2025 with new certifications supported by NRPP. In addition to revalidating four existing certifications, NRPP is planning three new credentials to meet emerging needs: Commercial Radon Mitigation Specialist , Commercial Radon Measurement Professional , and Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Specialist . These certifications will recognize professionals who have the tools and recognition needed to address increasingly complex radon and vapor intrusion challenges. Our standards work also continues with updated ANSI/AARST publications, including: CCAH : Soil Gas Control in New Construction of 1 & 2 Family Dwellings and Townhouses, CC-1000 : Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Multifamily, School, Commercial, and Mixed-Use Buildings, and SG-OMM : Long-Term Stewardship of Radon and Soil Gas Hazards. These standards represent the cutting edge of radon and vapor intrusion practice, ensuring that professionals have clear, evidence-based guidance for both new construction and long-term stewardship. Together, they reinforce the integrity of our field and provide a roadmap for safer, healthier indoor environments. Policy leadership is central to our mission. IEA advances standards and the profession by promoting certification requirements for radon professionals. At the state level, this includes supporting laws that mandate credentialing, building code provisions for radon‑reducing new construction, and notification requirements for homebuyers and tenants. At the federal level, we provide input to Congress and agencies such as EPA and HUD to strengthen national initiatives. By aligning certification with regulation, we ensure a qualified workforce, consistent standards, and lasting protection for public health. We recognize that challenges remain in sustaining resources and expanding technical capacity. Yet these challenges remind us why our work matters. Radonand vapor intrusion continue to pose pressing environmental health concerns, and our collective efforts are essential to reducing risks and protecting communities. As we prepare for the year ahead, IEA remains committed to supporting our members, advancing standards, and amplifying awareness during NRAM and beyond. Together, we will strengthen our profession, elevate public health, and ensure radon and vapor intrusion remain at the forefront of environmental protection. Letter from the Executive Director National Radon Action Month: Building on Momentum