Radon Reporter March 2022

THE RADON REPORTER | 9 ARPC, Keeping Radon in the Forefront What is the ARPC? The American Radon Policy Campaign is AARST’ s program to raise funds to support federal and state policy that advances radon risk reduction. Why does AARST need to raise ARPC funds every year? So many reasons: • Efforts have been made to eliminate federal funding for the EPA radon program. • Efforts have been made to eliminate federal funding for state radon programs – State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG). • 30 states do not regulate radon work. • 41 states do not require warning buyers about radon. • 39 states do not require radon systems in new homes. • Most states have no radon testing requirements for schools, childcare, or workplaces. Ensuring continuity of federal funding and enacting protective state policy requires that someone lobby legislators to introduce and pass legislation. Often, this requires the services of a professional lobbyist who represents the radon industry. Is ARPC new? No. ARPC Advertisers have supported lobbying work on Capitol Hill in Washington DC for almost a decade. These efforts helped open doors to new federal policy while delivering $70 million for SIRG. Now and in the future, ARPC funds will also support AARST Chapter lobbying work at the state level after the chapter’s strategy, lobbyist, and request for support have been vetted by AARST. How does ARPC work? Companies and individuals pay an annual advertiser fee or a monthly sustaining advertiser fee to support lobbyists working for AARST and chapters. Payment can be made by credit card or check. Each year, ARPC Advertisers are recognized for their support through advertisements in the Symposium Program, The Radon Reporter, and Rn Biz. How can you become an ARPC Advertiser in 2022? Help us achieve our fundraising goal of $45,000 in 2022. Visit the ARPC page for more information and to become a 2022 Advertiser. With your help, this good work will continue. https://aarst.org/arpc/