Vol. 8 No. 4 April 2022
News and Events For the Radon Professional
Legislative Victories
- Legislative Victory: School Testing and Mitigation Required in Iowa
The Gail Orcutt School Radon Safety Act passed the Iowa Senate unanimously this past Tuesday, and the Iowa House by an overwhelming majority on March 7. It awaits the signature of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. READ MORE
- Legislative Victory: Radon Certification Reworked in Kentucky
The Kentucky House and Senate have both passed HB 77, which repeals, reenacts, and amends Kentucky’s Radon Certification Law. READ MORE
NY AARST Chapter: EDU & Meeting
- April 12th–13th Radon Measurement Professional & Technician (2-Day Course)
- April 14th– Multifamily Measurement
- April 15th– Multifamily Mitigation
Fees include breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break.
*NY AARST Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 14 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST.
Stakeholder Meetings are BACK!
Stakeholder, region, and chapter meetings are back! Meetings are a great place to get C.E., hear updates regarding policy from local and national radon partners, see radon exhibits and make new connections!
April 7- Region 8 / Moab, UT. To register for the meeting or courses visit: https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/radon/2022-epa-region-8-radon-stakeholders-meeting
April 14- NY AARST Annual Meeting / Binghamton, NY. To register for the meeting or courses visit: https://aaorsat1.wildapricot.org/events
For more event news please visit our EVENT CALENDAR.
Monthly Membership Benefit Feature
Federal Appropriations: News From Capitol Hill
Congress reached an agreement to fund the federal government in March, a scant six months into the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Highlights:
- EPA’s State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) program will receive another $500,000 during FY 22 to bring the total to $8,295,000.
- The appropriators recommend that EPA prioritize SIRG grants to states that have adopted or are seeking to adopt statewide radon building codes, conduct awareness and education programs for homebuyers and renters, and have in place adequate certification or credentialing requirements for radon measurement and mitigation workers.
- The appropriators direct EPA to continue to operate the radon program as in fiscal year 2021 and maintain the U.S. source standard for radon gas for use by states and industry as the national benchmark for radon measurement devices.
- HUD’s $5 million radon demonstration in public housing will be funded for a second year.
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Mitigation Compliance Inspector –
Perfect for Home Inspectors
Last October, the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) implemented a new certification of special interest to home inspectors: Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspector (SGM-CI). The role of this inspection is to verify whether an installed radon mitigation system complies with the latest version of ANSI-AARST SGM-SF Soil Gas Mitigation Standards for Existing Homes.
It only applies where a system is present. The credential includes secure access to the SGM-CI Inspection phone app; once you submit the required photos and complete the checklist, the app will generate a PDF report you can send to your client directly from the site.
NRPP-certified Measurement Professionals who perform radon tests on behalf of the homebuyer know … MORE
William “Bill” Rounds
From Radonova: It is with great sorrow that we provide the following obituary information about Bill Rounds, former President of Radonova, Inc. in North America. Bill was an active member of the radon community for over 25 years where he was a valued expert, advisor, colleague, mentor, and friend to many. His recent passing has left us filled with sadness for the loss of this vibrant member of the radon world. We will miss him. MORE INFO
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