The Indoor Environments Association, formerly known as AARST, addresses radon, vapor intrusion, and other contaminants of concern in the built environment.

Volume 33  •  No. 26  • March 2026

News and Events for the Radon and Vapor Intrusion Industry

 Table of Contents

IEA Symposium 2026: Call for Speakers!
IEA Podcast #7: Radon is a Lifetime Exposure
Symposium Registration Opens March 16th!
Help NRPP Write Exam Questions!
Become and IEA Sponsor / Advocate
Important Notice to Device Manufacturers
ITRC VI Mitigation Training Series Part Two: March 17th

Attention All Device Manufacturers!

Please email devices@nrpp.info with the name and email address of the person at your organization that serves as the primary contact with NRPP.
The re-validation of the measurement certification programs has led to changes in device requirements for Radon Measurement Field Technicians and Professionals.
NRPP will be communicating these to device manufacturers. To ensure your organization receives these updates from NRPP, current contact information is
requested.

IEA Podcast Episode 7 is Live!

Stay Connected! Why You Should Follow IEA on Social Media

The Indoor Environments Association (IEA) is growing — and so is our online community! From policy updates and professional development to real-world success stories, our social media platforms are where information meets inspiration.

Whether you’re a long-time member or just beginning your journey in the indoor air quality and radon industry, following IEA on social media helps you stay connected to the people, standards, and ideas shaping the future of healthy buildings.

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Let’s keep learning, connecting, and leading together — one post at a time.

Welcome to the Newest
NRPP-Certified Professionals!

Alyssa Hlava (CO), Anthony J Robinson (VA), Benjamin Lopez (CO), Brandon C Wesnofske (TN), Brent Schoenduby (VA), Bryant N Clontz (PA), Burton Corley (CO), Campbell E Carter (GA), Christopher D Rust (IN), Cierra Lucas (KY), Clayton t Parsons (MT), Clinton J Kowalski (WI), Cory Hill (UT), Daniel Matz (SC), Daniel N Rae (PA), David E Pease (VA), Dawson C Bradley (MI), Egor Atroshchenko (NC), Hyrum M Morley (UT), Jacob T Smith (VA), Jahsten Campbell-Lacasandile (HI), James J Green (IN), James Stuckey (CO), Jamie A Brough (WV), Jessica A Whidby (TN), Joaquin Maiquez Casas (CO), Jonathon Carrothers (IN), Jordan R Fenner (CO), Keelan B Tollefson (CO), Krista M Maneke (VA), Kyle Bittner (VA), Kyle D Sage (NM), Lisa L Ratliff (MI), Luke Jodice (VT), Mason M Shepherd (UT), Matthew Lake (CO), Matthew Scheffler (TN), Mayra D Navarro Rodriguez (CO), Michael C Hedrick (TN), Michael J Lyons (IN), Michael Leggett (GA), Michael Todd (CO), Mike Rallo (MA), Mitchell Travous (IL), Nathan A Roberts (TN), Noel Bustillo Hernandez (MD), Patrick D Stallons (KY), Paul Knox (OH), Rachel J Kolva (CT), Ricky R Rascoe (IN), Roo Beers (CO), Russell J Baldridge (CA), Ryan S Hettich (NV), Samuel Edwards (MA), Stephen Campo (TX), Tanner Beene (NE), Thomas G. Putvin II (MI), Thomas L Swank (OH), Travis Hanlon (TX), Tyler J A Berg (ND), Zachary Herstek (NC), Zachary W Ashcraft (IN)

Welcome to the Newest
Members of the
Indoor Environments Association!

Amy E Frick (VA), Cyrus Garrison (TN), Eric Jannsen (MA), Jeff Sand (CO), Kimberly McBurney (NC), Laura Ensign (IL), Logan Gore (OK), Moises Serrano (PA), Neil Pasko (CO), Russ Wharton (TN), Salvatore Prato Jr (IL), Spencer Shute (CO), Trevor S Steinbacher (KS)

Help NRPP Write Exam Questions!

If you are interested in writing questions for NRPP’s new examinations, please complete this form and you will be contacted when we begin. Questions are needed for the following certification exams:

  • Single family radon measurement
  • Single family radon mitigation
  • Commercial radon measurement
  • Commercial radon mitigation
  • Vapor intrusion mitigation

ITRC Offering Vapor Intrusion Mitigation: A Two Part Series 

ITRC’s Vapor Intrusion Mitigation training is a series of eight (8) modules, presented over two sessions. If you took the ITRC VIM series previously, the content has stayed the same, but the new course directs people to the Vapor Intrusion (VI) Toolkit resources published in January 2026 by ITRC.

The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation training series provides an overview of VIM and presents information from the 2026 ITRC VI Toolkit (which includes fact sheets, technology information sheets, and checklists) (to be published in January 2026).

Session 1 (Tuesday, February 24th, 1:00-3:00pm EST):

  • Introduction & Overview of Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Training Team
  • Conceptual Site Models for Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
  • Community Engagement During Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
  • Rapid Response & Ventilation for Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
  • Remediation & Institutional Controls

Session 2 (Tuesday, March 17th, 2:00-3:00pm EDT):

  • Active Mitigation Approaches
  • Passive Mitigation Approaches
  • System Verification, OM&M, Curtailment and Shutdown

CLICK HERE for more information and to enroll.

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Indoor Environments Association is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of hazard identification and abatement of radon, chemical vapor intrusion, and other contaminants of concern in the built environment. The organization primarily strives to advance the interests of its members through developing industry standards, certifying technical proficiency, enabling advancement of public policy, and communicating health risks to the public. 

Editorial Content Wanted: Indoor Environments Association (AARST) publishes content over two platforms. We are interested in radon and vapor intrusion interest stories, technical papers, business topics, health advancements/detection regarding radon-related issues, and more. Please submit content for consideration to editor@aarst.org.