Welcome to Workforce 3 One U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Webinar Date: July 15, 2014 Presented by: USEPA,CRCPD, Kansas State University U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Have you tested your home for radon? Choose the answer that best reflects you (or your group): Yes or No 3#

Toni Wilson Workforce Analyst U.S. Department of Labor 4#

Participate in open discussion with facilitators and peers. Phones will be un- muted. Be courteous. Reduce extraneous noise for the best audio quality by muting your phone, if you are not speaking. #5

Quick review of what radon is and why it is a serious health risk. Review of radon resources for your programs. Radon Pilot Project Information and Application Q and A

Sanzanna Dean DOL YouthBuild Project Director U.S. Department of Labor 7#

Susie Shimek Program Analyst USEPA Indoor Environments Division, Radon Team 8#

Bruce Snead Director, Engineering Extension, Kansas State University National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University are funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under a Cooperative Agreement.

Invisible, odorless, tasteless, colorless, inert, radioactive gas Occurs from the natural breakdown of Uranium Travels through soil Enters homes, schools, other buildings Elevated indoor levels found in every state

Where it comes from…. Radon Radium Uranium

EPA has Defined Radon Zones  Each of 3100 counties in the US classified as  Zone 1 - expect 4.0 pCi/L or greater  Zone 2 - expect 2.0 to 4.0 pCi/L  Zone 3 - expect 2.0 pCi/L or less  Zone designations based on five factors: indoor radon measurements, geology, aerial radioactivity, soil parameters, and foundation type.

Radon is a class “A” carcinogen. Breathing air with elevated radon levels over long periods of time is known to increase your risk of lung cancer. Second leading known cause of lung cancer, with cigarette smoking being number one.

Number one cause of lung cancer for non- smokers Approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths/year Combined effect of radon and smoking particularly dangerous US Surgeon General “ALL HOMES SHOULD BE TESTED” ALA, AMA, EPA, NAS, NCRP, CDC, WHO

The only way to know the radon level is to test – it can’t be predicted Your house may be low, your neighbor’s may be high New homes, old homes, tight homes, leaky homes, - it just doesn’t matter! Testing is the first step…

How Existing Homes Are Fixed - Active Soil Depressurization

Basic Components of New Construction for Radon States or cities may adopt building codes which require new homes to be built using radon-resistant techniques. The recommended building code for adoption by local governments is Appendix F “Radon Control Methods” to the International Residential Code (.pdf)

According to the most recent EPA data report (2011) on RRNC, the majority of states do not have statewide or local jurisdictions with radon control codes for new residential construction (twenty-five states and three districts/territories) Six states have statewide or EPA Zone 1 RRNC codes that apply to designated jurisdictions Eighteen states have RRNC codes in local jurisdictions only

30 states have some form of radon disclosure laws 20 states have certification or licensure 9 states require school testing 8 states require day care testing 7 states require submission of testing and mitigation data

To become certified as either a radon mitigation or measurement service provider one must: Attend an approved entry level measurement and/or mitigation course Pass an exam Submit an application and pay fees Take continuing education courses

National Radon Proficiency Program - began 10/1/ current listings Measurement and mitigation certification Training, exams Continuing Education Chambers program

National Radon Safety Board - began 10/1/98 Measurement and mitigation certification Training, exams Continuing Education Chambers program

State Radon Programs Regional Radon Training Centers American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists -AARST Environmental Protection Agency - EPA National Radon Program Services at K-State Council of Radiation Control Program Directors - CRCPD Cancer Survivors Against Radon -CANSAR Radon Leaders Saving Lives –RLSL

Building Codes: A Primer List of State Building Code Associations Listing of State and/or Local Jurisdictions that have RRNC CodesListing of State and/or Local Jurisdictions that have RRNC Codes Builder/Contractor Resources Contact Your State Radon Coordinator, Find More State-by-State ResourcesContact Your State Radon Coordinator, Find More State-by-State Resources Find RRNC Training

National Radon Hotline: (800)-SOS-RADON ( ) National Radon Helpline: (800)-55RADON ( ) National Radon Fix-It Line: (800) Living Healthy and Green Hotline (866)

The Challenge: Achieving radon risk reduction in low-income communities and where there are language barriers The Solution: Fostering state and local partnerships to achieve risk reduction when homes are being renovated or built

Key Activities Accept materials, oversight, mentoring and other support Complete training Apply for professional certification Mitigate radon in at least one home Build a new home radon-resistant (if resources allow) Track and share your progress Work with your state radon program

More on Training & Certification Enroll in nationally recognized and accredited radon training courses, including the Radon Measurement Proficiency Course, and Radon Technology for Mitigators Course. Earn radon credentials from one or both of the two privately-run national radon programs: American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, and National Radon Safety Board. Or, if your project is located in a state with its own radon professional certification program, then comply with the training and radon certification requirements for the state.

Application Apply to CRCPD by September 3, Confer with your state radon program in advance

Application The application must contain: (a) the project description; (b) an overview of what the project is expected to achieve; (c) a timeline for completing the project; (d) the method/mechanism for tracking results (e.g) number of people completing radon training, number of people receiving radon credentials, number of radon tests conducted pre- and post-installation of a radon-reducing feature, number of radon mitigations performed, number of homes built with radon resistant new construction);

Application (e) a description of how the project relates to other activities (e.g., affordable housing, green building, weatherization projects); and (f) a plan for documenting and evaluating lessons learned. And a proposed budget showing expenditures in the areas covered in the “Report Requirements.

Next Steps September 3 - Pilot applications are due to CRCPD. September 4 – 11 - CRCPD manages review process for applications received. September 12 - CRCPD notifies DOL, EPA and KSU of YouthBuild program(s) selected for the pilot prior to announcement. Week of September 15 - CRCPD notifies the selected YouthBuild pilot and makes a public announcement. CRCPD also sends out acceptance and rejection decision letters to all pilot applicants (via and hard copy letters via regular mail, with cc to DOL). October 8 – CRCPD funds selected pilot(s).

42# Learn More Go to: and click the word “MORE” at the YouthBuild articlehttp://radonleaders.org/ Hotlinks for: –General Information –The Application Process –Issuance of Awards –Safety Requirements –Report Requirements –The Application Form –Eligible YouthBuild Programs

Enroll in accredited radon training courses: Measurement Proficiency Course, and Radon Technology for Mitigators Course or meet the training requirements of the state radon certification program in a radon licensing state Earn radon credentials from either or both: American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, and National Radon Safety Board or comply with the training and radon certification requirements in a radon licensing state Accept donated materials to be used to mitigate at least one existing home for radon and/or build at least one new home with radon- resistant features. Accept oversight, mentoring and other support from radon professionals in your area. 43

44# Timeline for the Pilot Project: Application due: September 3, 2014 Awards Announced: Week of September 15, 2014 Project Funding Begins: October 8, 2014 Project Final Report: Earlier of 90 days following completion or September 30, 2015

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For more information about the pilot application process, please contact: –Susie Shimek, EPA – –Sue Smith, CRCPD – 202-

Contact me at Kansas State University: Bruce Snead Thank You! Find resources for workforce system success at: 47#