IEN News
Environiiients Network (IEN)
April - June 2002!
FIFTH-GRADER WINS RADON POSTER CONTEST!
EPA Administrator Governor Christie
Whitman, presented an award to Ian
Smith, a fifth grader from Pocatello,
Idaho, winner of the National Radon
Poster contest. The contest is sponsored
by EPA and the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative
Extension Service
www.montana. edu/wwwcxair. Many
from EPA and USDA gathered to
congratulate Ian on his achievement. Ian
was acknowledged for his creativity and
the impact his poster will have in moti- .
vating homeowners across the country to
test for and fix high levels of radon. To
receive a free poster, send your request
to blallenfg),montana.edu. The contest
will be repeated in 2002. Stay tuned for
more information in the months ahead on
how and when to enter.
World Asthma Day is approaching! Join EPA and many non-profit organizations on May 7th to sponsor
an asthma awareness program in your community that focuses on the environmental contributors to asthma.
Growing at an alarming rate, asthma is one the world's leading diseases among children. Established in
1999 by the Global Initiative for Asthma, World Asthma Day is a worldwide effort to reduce the risks of
asthma. Check out the attached World Asthma Day flyer and visit the EPA web site at
www.epa.gov/iaq/asthma/wad2002 for more details on how to sponsor your own World Asthma Day Event.
3rd Annual IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium: EPA will host the 2002 Indoor Air Quality
Tools for Schools (IAQ TFS) Symposium August 8-10, 2002, in Washington, D.C. The Symposium will
bring together various school officials to discuss the importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ) hi
schools. Training sessions and materials available at the Symposium will help schools learn how
«/» to implement an IAQ management program. Registration information is available at
•r www.epa.gov/iaq/schools. Check out the attached flyer for symposium details and further
o_ registration information.
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ISews ' April-June 2002
AROUND THE NETWORK:
• Calendar of Radon/IAQ Activities for April-June 2002: See the attached calendar for activities going
on around the Network. Won't you join us at one of our informative events?
• REGISTER TODAY to attend the Asthma Clinical & Environmental Institute!
April 8-9,2002 - Boston, MA, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel
April 29-30,2002 - Chicago, IL, at the Radisson Hotel & Suites
The Asthma Clinical and Environmental Institute emphasizes the importance of clinical and
environmental management and education of asthma. Best practices in pediatric asthma care and
strategies to reduce exposure to environmental triggers associated with asthma through school-based
interventions will also be presented at the Institute. Information and online registration'are available at
www.clinicalmeetings.com. For further information, please contact the registration Helpline at (888)
889-6177 or send an e-mail to skerin@,iwallc.com.
IAO PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTS:
• IAQ T/S Technical Assistance Hotline: Need Help? A technical assistance information hotline is now
available for school staff with questions about air quality in the school environment. Simply dial the toll-
free number, 1-866-TFS-EPA1 (1-866-437-3721), and the Hotline staff will provide information and
answer questions on topics including mechanical systems, ventilation, pollutant sources, how to get started
with IAQ TfS, and application of the IAQ TfS Kit. Hotline hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Central Time. Questions may also be sent anytime via E-mail to tfs help@epa.gov.
• Symposium 2001 Session Materials: Presentations from the 2001training sessions of the IAQ TfS
Symposium are now available online. Visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/svmposiurn materials.html to get
copies.
• Reminder note - Please submit your entries for the next IEN Calendar mailing (July-September 2002) to
IENcoordinator(5>cadmusgroup.com no later than June 1,2002.
Sheila Brown
Indoor Environments Division
Environmental Protection Agency
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