Thanks to their work, the public has much more information about the dangers of this widespread carcinogen in their home county and the availability of easy tests to determine their exposure. They can also find out that fixing their home to remove the radon costs about the same as buying a new television.
The EPA radon programs provide potentially life-saving information to the public about the underappreciated dangers about this radioactive carcinogen. EPA develops educational material for homeowners, home-buyers, builders and contractors about the risks and about testing and repairing homes, schools and other buildings. Their work is not regulatory, but provides sciencebased advice and recommendations for testing and repair as well as radon resistant new construction techniques. They do not do these repairs, but inform homeowners and builders where to find expert assistance in reducing radon.
Radon is a radioactive carcinogen that causes 21,000 people to die from lung cancer each year. Please do not weaken the commitment to telling people about this risk and helping them to save their lives.
Our organizations urge you to support funding for EPA’ s State Indoor Radon Grants at $ 8 million and the EPA radon program at $ 3 million for FY 2018.
Sincerely,
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists AARST Foundation American Lung Association American Public Health Association American Society of Home Inspectors American Thoracic Society Cancer Survivors Against Radon Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction Conference of Radon Control Program Directors Health Care Without Harm Lung Cancer Alliance National Association of County & City Health Officials National Center for Healthy Housing National Environmental Health Association
CC: Members, House and Senate Appropriations Committees
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