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U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation, Radiation Protection Program's Radon Page

U.S. EPA National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL), Montgomery, AL

U.S. EPA Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory (R&IENL), Las Vegas, NV

[listed in alphabetical order]

American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists, Inc. (AARST)

Home page:  www.aarst.org exiting EPA
P.O. Box 2109
Fletcher, NC 28732
Toll Free: 866-772-2778
Fax Number: 828-890-8071
E-mail: 0ffice@aarst.org

AARST's mission:  "AARST is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of radon measurement, radon mitigation and transfer of radon information for the benefit of members, consumers and the public at large."

American Lung Association

Home page www.lungusa.org exiting EPA
Radon link www.lungusa.org/air/envradon.html exiting EPA
Phone (202) 785-3355 Washington, DC
(212) 315-8700 NY

"When you can’t breath, nothing else matters"

The American Lung Association (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. ALA is dedicated to fighting lung disease in all forms, with a special emphasis on environmental health. For the past decade, ALA has partnered with U.S. EPA to provide education on radon. ALA and its affiliates offer various public education and outreach programs and materials to promote radon testing and remediation.

Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD)

Home page:  www.crcpd.org exiting EPA
Radon page: www.crcpd.org/Radon.asp exiting EPA
205 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 227-4543
fax: (502) 227-7862

CRCPD's mission is "to promote consistency in addressing and resolving radiation protection issues, to encourage high standards of quality in radiation protection programs, and to provide leadership in radiation safety and education."

Consumer Federation of America Foundation

Home page www.consumerfed.org exiting EPA
Phone (202) 387-6121

(CFAF) has provided consumers a well-reasoned and articulate voice in decisions that affect their lives.

United States Department of Agriculture – USDA

Home page www.usda.gov exiting EPA

Radon site www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/ exiting EPA
www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/radon.htm exiting EPA
The bottom of this web link provides and dispels common myths about Radon.
www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/facts_radon.html exiting EPA
An article entitled, “You Don't Have to Live with Radon” lists a Q & A session on commonly asked radon questions.

Environmental Law Institute

Home page http://www2.eli.org/index.cfm exiting EPA
Radon link None specified. Easy to follow links to Radon page
Phone (202) 939-3800

"To advance environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management."

National Association of Counties

Home page www.naco.org exiting EPA
Phone (202) 942-4235

"Counties care for America"

The main goal of NACo's Indoor Air project is to heighten county officials' awareness of indoor air pollutants as public health threats and to provide materials and technical assistance for risk reduction activities. Such air pollutants include radon, asthma triggers, environmental tobacco smoke and children, and carbon monoxide.

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

The National Environmental Health Association has a well-earned reputation of credentialing environmental health professionals since 1937. NEHA has been involved with the radon issue for a number of years, offering training in Radon Resistant New Construction to professionals around the country. NEHA currently has over 5,000 members in virtually all counties within the U.S. and are often local health officials. This network can assist in efforts of grassroots outreach and enhance the value of the credential on a local level.

Home page:  www.neha.org exiting EPA
720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 970-S
Denver, CO 80246-1925
Phone (303) 756-9090
Fax (303) 691-9490
Email: staff@neha.org
Radon/IAQ Program page - www.neha.org/research/radon_IAQ.html
Link environmental health association state affiliates  - www.neha.org/links.html#radon exiting EPA

NEHA National Radon Proficiency Program

Home page:    www.neha-nrpp.org/ exiting EPA
Toll Free: (800) 269-4174 or (828) 890-4117
Fax: (828) 890-4161
E-Mail Address:  angel@neha-nrpp.org
NEHA-NRPP Administrative Office
   P.O. Box 2109
   Fletcher, NC  28732

Combined with cooperative efforts from national real estate, home inspection, and building associations the NEHA NRPP will strengthen and grow. Once certified you will be listed on the Internet with a direct link to your email and/or homepage address; receive any NEHA NRPP newsletters; have the opportunity to participate in local committees and outreach efforts; be kept informed of educational programs and conferences; and be recognized as a professional.

National Radon Safety Board

Home page www.nrsb.org/ exiting EPA
Toll Free: (866) 329-3474
Fax:  (914) 345-1169
E-mail Address: info@NRSB.org
Administrative Office Address:
    14 Hayes Street
    Elmsford, NY  10523

"Consumers can easily search for Radon Measurement and Mitigation Professionals and Radon Laboratories in their area by name, city, state or zip code. More detailed information about certified radon professionals, such as services offered, devices used and areas serviced, may be available by clicking on the hyperlink to their NRSB Web Page.  Information about the certification process, including applications, education requirements, approved training courses, exam guidance, and a listing of all approved Measurement and Mitigation courses (Initial Training and Continuing Education) are posted to the website.  The NRSB also links to other valuable radon resources such as: EPA publications, state radon offices, regional EPA offices, AARST and the Consumer Federation of America"

National Safety Council

Home page www.nsc.org/index.htm  exiting EPA
Radon link www.nsc.org/resources/issues/radon/index.aspx exiting EPA
Phone (630) 285-1121 (202) 293-2270 ext 469

"The National Safety Council, a nonprofit, public service organization, conducts a variety of outreach and education activities on radiation. Its Web site has extensive radon information, including fact sheets, frequently asked questions, reports, and other educational material."

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