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Nevada Radon Program Provides Continuing Education for Realtors Regarding Radon

Margaret Henderson — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:43:22 +0000

Nevada Radon Program Provides Continuing Education for Realtors Regarding Radon Margaret Henderson Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:43

Nevada Radon Program Provides Continuing Education for Realtors Regarding Radon

The University of Nevada Reno is providing a radon educational opportunity for realtors. This instruction is part of the Radon Program's outreach and education efforts.

The course "Radon Education for Realtors" will be presented June 2, 2026 and will instruct realtors on what they should know about radon.

Details are given in the following announcement.

Radon Education for Realtors
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
11 am to 2 am
INCLINE VILLAGE BOARD OF REALTORS

ABOUT THIS EVENT
What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About the Dangers of Radon Gas. 3-credits for continuing education, post-licensing.

Additional information
Attendance type: In person
Cost: Free
Event type: Professional Development

LOCATION
Incline Village Board of Realtors
940 Southwood Blvd, #103, Incline, Village, NV 89451

Announcement at at https://events.unr.edu/event/radon-education-for-realtors-240

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Oregon’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Calls for 2026 Task Force to Address Radon-induced Lung Cancer

Margaret Henderson — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:25:41 +0000

Oregon’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Calls for 2026 Task Force to Address Radon-induced Lung Cancer Margaret Henderson Sat, 05/02/2026 - 17:25

Oregon’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Calls for 2026 Task Force to Address Radon-induced Lung Cancer

Oregon’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan 2025 has takeaways for Lung and Bronchus Cancer attributing approximately 14% of lung cancers to radon. The explanation of risk factors includes that in Oregon, the lowest testing rates are in rural areas.

Plan goals of the Plan include increasing awareness to radon and radon testing and increase testing rates throughout the state with a focus on rural areas.

The Plan lists subject matter experts at the Radon Awareness Program of the Oregon Health Authority and the Program as a contributor to the Plan.

In 2026, Task Forces will be directed to address the focus area of Lung Cancer, including radon-induced, and to identify strategies and objectives.

The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division co-led the development of this document.
See the Plan at https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2025-12/cancercontrolplanreport_r6_accessible_digital.pdf

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North Carolina 2026 Webinar Encourages Incorporating Radon in Community Health Assessments

Margaret Henderson — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:24:30 +0000

North Carolina 2026 Webinar Encourages Incorporating Radon in Community Health Assessments Margaret Henderson Sat, 05/02/2026 - 17:24

North Carolina 2026 Webinar Encourages Incorporating Radon in Community Health Assessments

An new hour-long webinar presented in 2026 with Phillip Gibson speaking and moderating is posted on the North Carolina Health and Human Services discussing radon. Mr. Gibson is the NC Radon Program Coordinator in the Radiation Protection Section.

The webinar discusses radon health effects and how radon exposure occurs and when mitigation is needed. Other speakers discuss technical information, the public health tracking program and the NC data portal and dashboard. The 2021-2024 data set is available and reveals at least on elevated reading was found in 90 counties of NC.

The Radon Program encourages Community Health Assessments to promote radon testing and mitigation at the local level. The data portal is a resource for those Community Health Assessments. Partnering with the Radon Program is encouraged.

See the webinar recording at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/health-service-regulation/north-carolina-radon-program/brochures-a…
Or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3_jIuA9s-w&t=630s

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EPA IS HOSTING TWO WEBINARS FOR ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (GRANT) APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS

Margaret Henderson — Fri, 01 May 2026 01:52:55 +0000

EPA IS HOSTING TWO WEBINARS FOR ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (GRANT) APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS Margaret Henderson Thu, 04/30/2026 - 21:52

Register today!
The EPA is hosting two webinars for assistance agreement (grant) applicants and recipients. During each webinar, EPA staff will review key aspects of EPA grant processes and requirements, and you will have the opportunity to submit questions. You must register in advance for each webinar.

EPA Grants Compliance Webinar
Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
The EPA will provide an overview to recipients of EPA grants on key policies and procedures that must be followed to ensure effective grants management and compliance.
Register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uuQPpMer_kiHkrQ4iZNkAHEr6KgFYkhHnCdSKDAPrbFUMTU…

ASAP Overview Webinar
Wednesday, May 27, 2024: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
The EPA Office of the Chief Grants Officer (OCGO) will partner with the Research Triangle Park Finance Division to provide a high-level overview of the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) system, designed to introduce participants to its core functions, process, and purpose. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how ASAP supports financial operations, key workflows, and best practices for effective use.
Register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uuQPpMer_kiHkrQ4iZNkAHEr6KgFYkhHnCdSKDAPrbFUMkU…

See the Grants Webinar Page for more information at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-webinars

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Nevada Provides Guidance on Successful Mitigation

Margaret Henderson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:49:20 +0000

Nevada Provides Guidance on Successful Mitigation Margaret Henderson Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:49

The University of Nevada, Reno, Radon Program has published recent guidance on “How To Know If a Radon Mitigation Contractor Did a Good Job.”

It provides the basic steps a radon mitigation contractor should be doing when installing a radon mitigation system and provides some technical factors and considerations. The publication is part of the Program’s outreach to the public about testing and mitigating elevated radon levels.

This recently published brochure addresses a homeowner’s understanding of the mitigation process and system, which may be lacking.

It also emphasizes how to verify the installation has been successful. Advice on verification are:
“Once your contractor has completed these steps, you should verify the system is working by conducting a post-mitigation test within 30 days of installation but no sooner than 24 hours after your system is in operation with the fan on. Retest again at least every two years. In Nevada, it is recommended that testing be done during the heating season months.”

Source: Kelly, Christine 2026, Radon Mitigation - How To Know If a Radon Mitigation Contractor Did a Good Job, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=2707

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Colorado Radon Program’s Statewide Impacts

Margaret Henderson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:04:36 +0000

Colorado Radon Program’s Statewide Impacts Margaret Henderson Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:04

Colorado Radon Program’s Statewide Impacts

Contributed by Margaret Horton, MPH

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Radon Program initiatives during the first quarter of 2026 have accomplished statewide impacts. Two of the initiatives are described below:

• The CDPHE Radon Program sponsored the Kansas State University continuing education course, "Optimal Mitigation and Advanced Diagnostics," in Denver in March 2026. A wonderful group of radon mitigation professionals from across Colorado and even from out of state participated. Over the two-day course, the trainees received hands-on training in pressure field extension testing, fan sizing, system design, and more.

• CDPHE launched a new campaign during NRAM 2026. The Program worked with the public library system to distribute educational radon bookmarks to libraries across the state during national radon action month. This project required little effort but achieved extensive, statewide reach.

For more information, contact:
Margaret Horton, MPH
Program Coordinator
Colorado Radon Program

303.692.2422 | margaret.horton@state.co.us | www.coloradoradon.info

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Connecticut Radon Program and Health Partners Explained

Margaret Henderson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:03:45 +0000

Connecticut Radon Program and Health Partners Explained Margaret Henderson Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:03

Connecticut Radon Program and Health Partners Explained

The Connecticut Department of Public Health Radon Program’s 2026 Radon Local Health Partners are named and mapped at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/environmental-health/radon/radon-program?language=en_US.

To understand how these partners further the mission of the Radon Program--to promote radon awareness, testing, mitigation, and radon-resistant new construction (RRNC) throughout the state to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths in Connecticut—Amanda Parkins of the Radon Program answered questions explaining the partnership relationships.

From a question and answer interview with Amanda Parkins, learn how the Connecticut Radon Program works with partners.

1. Are these partners local health departments or others?
Most of our partners are local health departments (inclusive of one tribal nation health department); we also have one hospital (oncology department) that has partnered with us for a few years now.

2. How does the state program work with the partners?
Annually in early fall, we send out a circular letter to all local health directors, making them aware of the annual partnership program, which includes free radon in air test kits for distribution to interested residents (while supplies last). Health departments request a number of test kits from the Radon Program, and we supply what we’re able based on demand and availability. The letter also offers local health departments the opportunity to request historical data for their town/district (towns) to assist with planning purposes. The historical data shared typically includes that related to air testing, as well as mitigation:
• Number of analyses
• Number of unique addresses
• Number of analyses where result was at or above 4.0 pCi/L
• Average result (pCi/L)
• Maximum result (pCi/L)
• Radon in air mitigation systems
• Radon in water mitigation systems

3. Do you have activities you share, or suggestions to them?
Prior to National Radon Action Month, we host a half-day partner meeting where all local health departments are encouraged to attend. During this meeting we feature guest speakers on varying topics (e.g., radon in air, radon in water, advocacy efforts, etc.) and past speakers have included EPA, ALA, former CERTI instructor Doug Kladder, as well as Brian Hanson of KSU. We also discuss the previous year’s partnership metrics, such as return rate and then offer a roundtable discussion where departments can share their success stories and challenges. Most have their own planned activities to increase radon awareness and education during the winter months (e.g., tabling at health fairs or other community events, press releases for local media (TV/radio/social media/print media), etc.).

4. Does the State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) provide funding to them?
No, the state Radon Program receives SIRG funding, which is used to purchase the test kits provided to partners.

5. Do you keep in touch with them on their progress (successes, numbers of activities, etc.)?
We send the partners monthly updates (for January through April) on test kits received/analyzed by the lab. And in this spring, we reach out again to ask them to confirm how many kits they distributed so we can calculate their return rate. Partners will also contact the Program as needed with questions or for technical assistance.

For more information, please contact:

Amanda Parkins, BS
Epidemiologist 3
Environmental Health Section
Connecticut Public Health
860-509-7370
amanda.parkins@ct.gov

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Colorado’s Successful Local Radon Outreach

Margaret Henderson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:02:08 +0000

Colorado’s Successful Local Radon Outreach Margaret Henderson Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:02

Colorado’s Successful Local Radon Outreach

Contributed by Margaret Horton, MPH

The CDPHE Radon Program conducts local radon outreach through grants awarded to local public health agencies (LPHAs) and other non-profit organizations on an annual basis. These grants have been very successful in advancing the radon activities throughout Colorado.

Many local public health staff have received NRPP certification in radon measurement. Having credentialed staff at the local level ensures that Coloradans across the state have access to high-quality, objective radon measurement information. A few of these folks are using their knowledge and training to help schools and child care facilities meet the state's radon measurement requirement in these settings.

A specific example of success relates to activities in Denver. The Metro Denver public health agencies coordinated a local media campaign for National Radon Action Month. They coordinated their messaging across six metro counties while promoting the radon services available at each of the six participating local public health agencies.

For more information about Colorado’s Radon Program, contact:
Margaret Horton, MPH
Program Coordinator
Colorado Radon Program
303.692.2422 | margaret.horton@state.co.us | www.coloradoradon.info

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Public Review — MW-RN revisions RADON IN WATER MEASUREMENT COMMENTS DUE MAY 25, 2026

Margaret Henderson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:36:12 +0000

Public Review — MW-RN revisions RADON IN WATER MEASUREMENT COMMENTS DUE MAY 25, 2026 Margaret Henderson Mon, 04/13/2026 - 17:36

ANSI/AARST MAH
Protocol for the Collection, Transfer and Measurement of Radon in Water

The proposed revision to the ANSI/AARST "Radon in Water Measurement" is out for public comment. Comments are due May 25,2026.

The proposed revisions for publication include various changes in redline/cross-out style that are mostly for clarity as reviewed by the current consensus body. A new Section 3 and revisions to 5.3 and 5.4 were previously publicly reviewed.

This standard of practice contains minimum requirements and guidance for measuring radon in water that enters a building through groundwater supplies for determining if mitigation is necessary to protect current and future occupants of dwellings and other buildings. This standard includes procedures for the collection and transport of water samples, as well as protocols for the quantitative transfer of the sample to a measurement device to determine radon concentrations in water.

Deadline for comments: May 25th, 2026

Access to public review content:
To download content being publicly reviewed, click the public access button which takes you to www.standards.aarst.org/public-review

The public access page provides open access to participate in public reviews and is the location to find information, such as user tools and how to request committee participation.

Where to find ANSI/AARST Published Standards?

All ANSI/AARST standards can be reviewed for free and purchased on the Consortium Website.

Standards Update Notices? A tool is available now for folks who might not participate in all AARST broadcast news but desire to be sent notifications about public reviews and newly published standards. One can sign up for such an option at https://aarst.org/radon-news-preferences/

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Colorado’s Work with Local Public Health Agencies and Other Non-profit Organizations

Margaret Henderson — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:28:48 +0000

Colorado’s Work with Local Public Health Agencies and Other Non-profit Organizations Margaret Henderson Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:28

Colorado’s Work with Local Public Health Agencies and Other Non-profit Organizations

By Margaret Horton, MHP

The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) Radon Program conducts local radon outreach through grants awarded to local public health agencies (LPHAs) and other non-profit organizations on an annual basis.

The grants are designed to be flexible and meet local needs. Grant work plans must address one of six radon-related activities, including radon education and awareness for the general public, radon test kit distribution, and/or engagement with school and child care facilities, real estate agents, medical providers and local code officials.

The CDPHE Radon Program hosts monthly grantee calls to address questions, share best practices, and promote coordination among grantees.

Margaret Horton, MPH
Program Coordinator
Colorado Radon Program
303.692.2422 | margaret.horton@state.co.us | www.coloradoradon.info

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