The National Radon Safety Board Nancy Bredhoff NRSB Board Member & President WWW.NRSB.ORG

Background EPA RPP 1986 – 1998 Intent to Privatize since 1995 NRSB Established - 1996 NRSB Operational - 1998 Proficiency Safety Quality WWW.NRSB.ORG The EPA Radon Proficiency Programs which began in 1986, credential radon testers, mitigators and measurement devices. The introduction of mandatory users fees and continuing education requirements resulted in a sharp decline in the number of individuals participating in the RPP, especially in non-regulatory states. These facts, along with the high cost of creating and maintaining examinations and administering the program moved EPA into discussions of privatizing the proficiency programs as far back as 1995. In November of 1996, at the All States Radon Meeting, Ray Johnson, President-Elect of The Health Physics Society and President of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, proposed the formation of, an independent, National Radon Safety Board.

What is the NRSB ? Independent Non-Profit Corporation Board of Volunteers Represents interests of all stakeholders WWW.NRSB.ORG The National Radon Safety Board is an independent, non-profit, incorporated board of volunteers, representing the interests of all radon stakeholders. The organization was modeled after the credentialing programs of the American Board of Health Physics, which has been successful at credentialling certified Health Physicists for some 30 years. .

NRSB Vision To provide continuity of radon proficiency within an independent non-profit framework Independent of the encumbrances of the trade association, government, non-governmental organizations and commercial interest (such as training providers) WWW.NRSB.ORG

Objectives of the NRSB Assure Compentancy Uniform Standards of Practice Certify Testers and Mitigators Approve Initial & Continuing Education Approve Measurement Devices Accredit Radon Chambers & Radon Measurement Laboratories WWW.NRSB.ORG The primary objectives of the Board include: The NRSB will also operate a certification renewal program which promotes continuing education

NRSB Credentials Radon Laboratory Radon Measurement Specialist Radon Measurement Technician Radon Mitigator Radon Chamber Secondary & Tertiary WWW.NRSB.ORG

Meaning of NRSB Certification Certified Residential Radon Mitigator Meets Requirements for Training, Experience & Examination Sign Code of Ethics Certificate is not License WWW.NRSB.ORG Board Certification means that an individual has met the requirements of training, professional experience , and examination, in order to be certified by the NRSB. State programs have recognizd the NRSB certification, and may even use all or part of the NRSB’s program as evidence of successful attainment, of all or some state requirements. We use the terms “NRSB Certified” or “Board Certified” to make it clear that an NRSB Certification, is NOT a state certification or license. The NRSB is a credentialing body not a regulatory body.

Code of Ethics Part of application process since 2002 Agreement with NRSB certified radon professional WWW.NRSB.ORG

Code of Ethics cont. Full responsibility and liability for actions Protect safety, health & welfare of public Perform all certified activities in accordance with established standards and procedures Perform in ethical and professional manner Avoid conflicts of interest or openly disclose WWW.NRSB.ORG

Representations Sign off on application whether or not radon license, certification or accreditation has been denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed by Federal, National or state program If yes, letter explaining reasons WWW.NRSB.ORG

Our Customers States Consumers Industry WWW.NRSB.ORG

Who initiates the complaint Consumer Complaint submitted in writing to NRSB along with documented evidence WWW.NRSB.ORG

Types of Complaints Falsifying certification documents Radon mitigation system not installed properly Radon survey testing not performed according to protocols WWW.NRSB.ORG

Resolution of Complaint Review of complaint is overseen by qualified Board member in conjunction with NRSB administrative office NRSB outreach to state radon program WWW.NRSB.ORG

Resolution of Complaint NRSB outreach to radon professional regarding complaint and work towards resolution by corrective actions WWW.NRSB.ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals Revocations and denials of certification may be made by Board for any violation of certification requirements WWW.NRSB.ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. Any person for which revocation is contemplated shall have a right to appeal WWW.NRSB.ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. Certificates for radon measurement devices may be revoked for failure to meet performance standards WWW.NRSB.ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. Radon testing professionals may lose certification Failure to use a certified test device Failure to meet quality assurance requirements WWW.NRSB.ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals Radon laboratories & chambers may lose accreditation Failure to demonstrate performance requirements Failure to maintain an effective quality assurance program WWW.NRSB.ORG

How to Find the NRSB NRSB 14 Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone (866) 329-3474 toll free Fax (914) 345-1169 www.NRSB.org WWW.NRSB.ORG The address and contact information for the NRSB Office is shown here. Our new Web Site has links to the CRCPD, EPA and AARST. If your State agency has a RADON website and you would like to trade links, Please let me know.

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National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) 14 Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 (866) 329-3474 www.NRSB.org info@nrsb.org WWW.NRSB.ORG

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