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CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Radon Leadership Highlights
David RowsonDirector, Indoor Environments Division
USEPA
USEPA Region 7 Stakeholder MeetingManhattan, Kansas
March 5, 2013
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
Overview of Remarks
• FY 13 Budget and SIRG• Getting Real Risk Reduction Results • Collaboration Among States, Industry
and Partners
• Recruit Radon Advocates
• It’s All About Leadership
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
FY 13 Budget and SIRG• 1st Continuing Resolution provided EPA $3.8M
• EPA allocated $1.8M to Regions for States; Balance of $3.8M held in reserve
• States’ need for funds is being monitored
• EPA taking prudent approach to State grant funding decisions in FY13 given Continuing Resolution and Sequestration
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
National Results:
• Homes with active working mitigation systems• Over 1.1 million as of 2012• More than 700 lives saved annually
• Homes built with radon-resistant features• Over 1.9 million as of 2011• More than 200 lives saved annually
• Nearly 1000 lives saved annually
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Regional Radon Stakeholders Meetings
• Regional stakeholder meetings • Promote collaboration and activate joint
strategy• Provide training• Forge new partnerships• Increase radon risk reduction action
• FY 13: Regions 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 plan to host stakeholder meetings
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Federal Radon Action Plan•How We’re Doing
• 33 total commitments from 9 federal partners• More than 50% are complete• Most others are on track for completion by Fall
2013•For more information, please visit: www.epa.gov/radon/action_plan.html
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Agency Green – Completed Yellow – On Track Red – No Progress
USDA 6
DoD 1 1 1
DOE 2 2
EPA 1 1
GSA 1 1
HHS 1 1
HUD 3 1
DOI 1 1
VA 2 1 1
Multi 1 3
TOTAL 19 11 3
33 Total Commitments
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Accomplishments Report at www.epa.gov/radon
• USDA -- new guidance to all field office housing, community, loan and outreach programs to promote radon mitigation and new construction
• DOI’s National Park Service -- performed radon tests in 3,223 residential units and now engaged in follow up testing followed by mitigation
• HHS -- 27 CDC sponsored state five-year cancer plans now include radon and trying to expand
• DOE -- trained 650+ weatherization program administrators
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
New HUD Policy “Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action"
• Unifies federal activities to advance healthy housing• Shows the connection between housing conditions and
residents’ health, • Promotes strategies to control and prevent major housing-
related hazards
• New requirement for radon testing and mitigation
for HUD Multifamily Financing
• Toolbox available at www.HUD.gov/healthyhomes
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
EPA Highlights• Building Sustainability and Institutionalizing
Radon Action• Codes• Standards
• Radon in Healthy, Green, and Energy Efficient Homes and Buildings
• Recruit New Radon Advocates
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Building Sustainability and Institutionalizing Radon Action:
Standards Development
• Measurement in Schools and Large Buildings• Device Protocols (Quality)• Mitigation in Multifamily Housing• Mitigation in Schools and Large Buildings
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Building Sustainability and Institutionalizing Radon Action:
Building Codes
• Multi-Family Buildings• Educational Use Buildings• Radon in Codes
• International Code Council (ICC) • IRC-International Residential Code, RRNC in Appendix F
(voluntary)• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • Radon in State/Local Building Codes
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
Radon in Healthy, Green, and Energy Efficient Homes and
Buildings• Green Communities• NAHB• IAP• LEED
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit
CRCPD 22nd National Radon Training Conference
AARST International Radon SymposiumOctober 14-17, 2012
It’s All About Leadership and the Paradigm is Shifting • State Radon Programs
• AARST
• CRCPD
• CanSAR
• Not-for-profit NGOs
• Training Centers and Radon Educators
• Other Federal Agencies
• People/Leaders
NCSL Midwest Environmental Summit