vvEPA
CURRENT FEDERAL INDOOR
AIR QUALITY ACTIVITIES
Prepared with the cooperation of the Interagency
Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ)
Compiled by:
Office of Atmospheric and Indoor Air Programs
Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
August 1989
Printed on Recycled Paper
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xvEPA
CURRENT FEDERAL INDOOR
AIR QUALITY ACTIVITIES
Prepared with the cooperation of the Interagency
Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ)
Compiled by:
Office of Atmospheric and Indoor Air Programs
Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
August 1989
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
This publication is the 1989 update of the list of Federal indoor air quality activities that was originally issued in March 1988.
Title IV of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 requires EPA to establish a committee
comprised of the Federal agencies concerned with various aspects of indoor air quality (IAQ) and to coordinate Federal IAQ
activities. The Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality (Cl AQ) functions as the primary Federal coordination mechanism.
Through the CIAQ, each Federal agency was asked to supply a list of its current and ongoing research, policy, and program
development activities in the field of indoor air quality. The responses to that request make up the content of this publication.
The primary purpose for compiling this information is to provide individuals in the Federal community with a useful tool for
coordinating their activities at the project level. This publication has proven to be useful to many individuals and organizations
outside the Federal government as well.
For each agency, the major indoor air activities are identified, along with a brief description of the activity, its current status
and/or projected completion date, the agency/office responsible, and a contact name and phone number. In addition, this
update also includes a section listing the indoor air related publications for the public that are available from Federal agencies.
Due to inevitable changes in the status of many of these activities, this publication will be updated annually.
The information for this chart was compiled by the Indoor Air Division (ANR-445), Office of Air and Radiation, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
PLEASE NOTE:
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION WAS CURRENT AS OF MAY 1989. HOWEVER, ALL
INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR THE MOST CURRENT
INFORMATION, INDIVIDUALS LISTED FOR EACH PROJECT SHOULD BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Glossary of Federal Government Agency/Office Names and Acronyms 3
Other Acronyms/Abbreviations 5
Activities of the CIAQ Co-Chairs:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 6
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 30
U.S. Department of Energy 34
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 45
Activities of the CIAQ Member Agencies:
Bonneville Power Administration (U.S. Department of Energy) 51
General Services Administration 53
National Aeronuatics and Space Administration 54
Tennessee Valley Authority 55
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 56
U.S. Department of Defense 58
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 59
U.S. Department of the Interior 61
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 63
U.S Department of State 64
U.S. Department of Transportation 65
Publications of the CIAQ Agencies:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 66
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 68
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 68
Tennessee Valley Authority 68
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GLOSSARY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY/OFFICE NAMES AND ACRONYMS
CIAQ Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality
CIAQ Co-Chair Agencies:
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OA Office of Administrator
OAR Office of Air and Radiation
OAIAP Office of Atmospheric and Indoor Air Programs
ORP Office of Radiation Programs
ORD Office of Research and Development
AEERL Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
AREAL Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment
Laboratory
ECAO Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
EETD Environmental Engineering and Technology
Demonstration
HERL Health Effects Research Laboratory
HHAG Human Health Assessment Group
OMMSQA Office of Modelling, Monitoring Systems and Quality
Assurance
OTTRS Office of Technology Transfer and Regulatory Support
OPTS Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
OTS Office of Toxic Substances
OPP Office of Pesticides Programs
OW Office of Water
ODW Office of Drinking Water
OPPE Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
RID Regulatory Integration Division
CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
DOE U.S. Department of Energy
OBCS Office of Buildings and Community Systems
CE Conservation and Renewable Energy
OEA Office of Environmental Analysis
ER Energy Research
OHER Office of Health and Environmental Research
ORAW Office of Remedial Action and Waste
LBL Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
NE Nuclear Energy
EH Environmental, Safety, and Health
DHHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
CDC Centers for Disease Control
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
CEHIC Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control
CCDPHP Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion
NCHS National Center for Health Statistics
NIH National Institute of Health
NIEHS National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIAID National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NCI National Cancer Institute
NHLBI National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
NIDR National Institute of Dental Research
HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration
DFOBHS Division of Federal Occupational and Beneficiary Health
Services
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registries
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GLOSSARY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY/OFFICE NAMES AND ACRONYMS (continued)
Other Federal Agencies:
BPA Bonneville Power Administration
DOC U.S. Department of Commerce
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
(formerly the National Bureau of Standards)
DOD U.S. Department of Defense
DOA Department of the Army
DON Department of the Navy
USAF U.S. Air Force
OEHL Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory
DO1 U.S. Department of the Interior
NPS National Park Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
DOL U.S. Department of Labor
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration
DOS U.S. Department of State
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
OST Office of the Secretary of Transportation
GSA General Services Administration
NCR National Capital Region
HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
PD&R Office of Policy Development and Research
LOG Library of Congress
CRS Congressional Research Service
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
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OTHER ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
CO Carbon Monoxide
CEC Commission of European Communities
ETS Environmental Tobacco Smoke
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
IAP Indoor Air Pollution
IAQ Indoor Air Quality
IAQIV Indoor Air Quality and Infiltration/Ventilation
MCLs Maximum Contaminant Levels
MOD Memorandum of Understanding
NESHAPs National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NHANES III Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide
PAHs Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
pCi/l Picocuries per liter
SBS Sick Building Syndrome
SVOCs Semivolatile Organic Chemicals
TEAM Total Exposure Assessment Methodology
UL Underwriters' Laboratory
VOCs Volatile Organic Chemicals
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS OFFICE CONTACT
CONSOLIDATED INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES
Overview and Coordination
CIAQ Co-chair
Report to Congress (Hie iv
Section 4d3(e} of tne Superfund
Amendments and
Reau-thor jzatiori Act of 198$)
Policy Development
Credentialling S&tdy
Technical Program Strategy
Document
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Describe activities carried out
under SARA Title IV and related
activities by other Federal
agencies. MaKe appropriate
recommendations.
Identify and assess issues involved
in providing private and/or public
sector oversight of firms JhaJ
provide diagnostic and remedial
indoor air quaffly services.
Develop a framework for identifying
and evaluating appropriate
parameters of acceptable indoor air
quality.
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Submitted to Congress: 8/89, EPA/QAR/OAiAP
Draft first issue paper and Mold EPA/OAR/OAIAP
preliminary discussion: 10/89.
Anticipated completion of draft EPA/OAR/OAIAP
paper: Winter 1989 - 1990.
Eileen Claussen
(202) 382-7404
(FTS) 382-7404
Usa Adams
(202) 475-8470
(FTSH75-B470
David fckidarri
(202) 475-8592
(FIB) 475-8592
Pauline Johnston
(202) 382-2871
(FTS) 382-2871
Training Needs Analysis
Buildings Program
Commercial Building Design
<3u!d© {for New or Remodeled
Pufelic and; Commercial
Buildings)
Develop long range training plan,
Provide guidance on preventing
IAQ problems in commercial and
Draft strategy; Fall 1989.
Draft manual: Fall 1989.
Anticipated date tor final
manual: Spring 19SO,
EPA/OAR/OAfAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Camilte Lee
(202) 245-4100
(FTS} 245-4100
Jiai Repace
(202}475-a59a
(FTS) 475-8593
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tSSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Study of LOG and EPA
Headquarters Buildings (LOG
study w/DOE, NIOSH; also see
EPA/ORD entry)
Frwate Sector Survey
Use occupant surveys and indoor
air monitoring to identify indoor air
quality problems in selected
buildings. Make appropriate
recommendations for improving
indoor air quality.
Identify and characterize
sector firms providing IAQ
diagnostic and mitigation services.
Occupant surveys and indoor air
monitoring completion date:
Spring 1989. Preliminary report:
Fall 1989.
EPA/OARM/OHRM
EPA/ORD/OTTRS
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Final report Summer 1989,
David Weitzman
(202) 382-3640
(FTS) 382-3640
Kevin Teichman
(202) 382-7669
(FTS) 382-7669
Bob Axelrad
(202) 475-7174
(FTS) 475-7174
{202)475-8592
(FTS)475-S592
Manual for Prevention of IAQ
Problems in New Home
Construction
MQ(te\ School Dlsfricf indoor Air
Provide guidance to homebuilders,
architects, and home owners on
techniques to prevent IAQ
problems In the construction of
new homes.
Develop model school iAQ
management plan for school
Draft document: Fall 1989;
anticipated completion of final
document: Winter 1989-90.
Anticipated comptefion date tor
model management plan: 12/89*
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Betsy Agle
(202) 382-7753
(FTS) 382-7753
David Mudanri
{202)475-8592
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
ChJordane/Radoji Mitigation
Project
PURPOSE
Coordinate research into
effectivenesss of radon mitigation
methods to reduce chlordane
levels*
STATUS
Draft final report: 12/80,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/OAR/QAIAP
EPA/QRD/AEE8L
CONTACT
Betsy Agle
{2Q2) 382-7753
(FTS) 382-7753
Ron Mostey
(&m 54t-7B65
Intergovernmental Program
introductory 1AQ Course Modute
(w/Pyblta Heallr) service and
National EnwironrnenSai wealth
Association)
Pilot project with EPA Region X
(in Seattle)
list of .federal Indoor Air QuaHty
Activities
NATO-CCMS Pilot Study
Program
Publication and Distribution of
IAQ Materials
indoor Air Bfjofcfiei
Provide introductory tairjing manual
to State and local officials on IAQ
issues.
Provide model regional public
information program.
Describe Federal IAQ activities.
Inventory research risk
management strategies of member
countries.
Develop appropriate written
materials that describe indoor air
quality problems and
mitigation/prevention actions for the
general public.
Evaluate effectiveness of booklet
Tfta inside Story: A Guide to indoor
Anticipated compteMon date;
In progress.
Published in 1Q88 and
be updated annuaMy*
To
NATO-CCMS meeting
scheduled for Washington DC:
10/89.
See publications section.
initiated; 5/89
EPA/OAR/OAfAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAft/OAfAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
David Mwdacri
(2®Z) 475-8592
(FTS) 475-8592
Betsy Agle
(202) 382-7753
(202) 382-7753
Betsy Agle
(202) 382-7753
(FTS) 382-7753
Elissa Feldman
(202) 475-8470
(FTS) 475-8470
Betsy Agle
(202) 382-7753
(FTS) 382-7753
ACS') R$ile.f
(202)382-5500
FTS> 382-5500
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGEKCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Matrix Manager: ORD IAQ
Research Program
Headquarters Coordinator, EPA
Indoor Air Research Program
Research Coordinator for the
Committee on Indoor Air Quality
(CIAQ)
QRDlBdoor Ait Research
Sadget
Program Manager: Health Effects
Research Laboratory's IAQ
Research Program
Prograrn Manager; At and
irJg Reseaf
Research
Program Manager: Atmospheric
Research and Exposure
Assessment Laboratory's IAQ
Research Program
ORD IAQ Research Activities
Listing
Identify and coordinate research
needed to fill existing information
gaps.
Headquarters coordination of EPA
indoor Air Research program.
Coordinate Federal government
research efforts related to IAQ.
Coordinate Federal government
research efforts related to JAQ,
Coordinate the health effects
research studies of the indoor air
program.
Coordinate-the emissions testing,
modeling, charafcer studies, and
tesiMiome studies of the indoor air
program.
Coordinate monitoring studies of
the indoor air program.
Maintain an extensive bibliography
of rei&enee material on indoor at
- pollpon.
Develop and maintain list of ORD
IAQ activities.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Pubii<5atioo of data fease
£orjtajr>jnc( over 3400
citations:
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/ORD/OTTBS
EPA/ORD/OTTRS
EPA/GRD/ECA0
EPA/ORD/HERL
EPAfORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/SGAO
EPA/ORD/ECAO
Michael Berry
(919)541-4172
(FTS) 629-4172
Kevin Tetchman
(202> 382-7669
(FT&) 382-7863
Kevin Teichman
(202) 382-7669
(FTS) 382-7669
Norman Chifda
(FTS) 629-2229
I la Cote
(919)541-4922
(FTS) 629-4922
-2746
623-2746
Ross Highsmith
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Norraan ChiNfe
641-2228
Norman Childs
(919)541-2229
(FTS) 629-2229
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
JSSUE/8/IA.IOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Low Cost Personal Monitoring
Devices for Indoor Air
LOG and EPA Building Studies
(LQO Study w/DQE, NiQSH; also
see EPA/OftFi entry)
Portable Humidifiers Study
Sampling Methods for VQCs in
Indoor A!?
Methods for Chemical
Characterization of Polar VOCs in
Indoor Air
Develop and evaluate low cost,
comfortable personal monitoring
and sampling devices that can be
worn during normal activities.
Use occupant surveys and indoor
air monitoring to identify indoor air
problems in selected buildings.
Make appropriate
recommendations for improving
indoor air quaffty.
Evaluate the relationship between
water quality used in humidifiers
and the impact on indoor particle
levels.
Design, develop, and evaluate an
air sampler for semlvolatiie organic
compounds that is suitable In
Develop, evaluate, and improve
methodology for the
characterization of semivolatile
polar organic compounds.
NO2 device complete; journal
articles: 2/89, 6/89; laboratory
evaluation of devices for VOCs
and formaldehyde in progress;
papers presented: 10/88, 11/88,
5/89; 2nd generation prototype
real-time N02 personal
exposure monitor constructed;
delivered to EPA: 9/88; final
version of the real-time NO2
personal exposure monitor to be
delivered: 9/89.
Survey questionnaire developed:
1/89; survey administered: 2/89;
monitoring completed: 3/89;
analysis to be completed:
field report: 8/89; exposure
assessment: 12/89.
Journal article: 9/88; analysis
complete: 3/89; second journal
article: 9/89.
Prototype samplers complete;
field evaluation In progress;
reports; 6/88, 7/88, 10/88;
papers presented: 5/89, 9/8&;
journal articles: 4/89, 6/89, 9/89.
Characterization of polar
compounds ongoing; report:
3/88; papers presented: 4/88,
5/88, 10/88, 5/89; journal
articles: 2/88, 9/89.
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAt
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
Jim Mulik
(919)541-3067
(FTS) 629-3067
Ross
(£19) 541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Ross Highsmith
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Nancy Wilson
(St3> 541-4723
(FTS} 629-4723
Nancy Wilson
(919)541-4723
(FTS) 629-4723
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD A&ENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Fierd'Stuxjy; VQCs in indoor
Expasumsfram Personal
AeMttef
Demonstration Study of
Microenvironmental Measurement
Methods
1AQ Risk Study/ Assessment
Indoor Dispersion/ Ventilation
Model
for Measuring
Tempos! Vailafeiflfy/ of VOCs
5n Indoor Air
Compendium of Indoor Air
Quality Measurement Methods
in
TEAM Study: Indoor Air Study of
4 Public Buildings
Identify personal activities wnicfi
increase exposure to VOCs and
other pollutants,
Evaluate available sampling
equipment and develop sampling
protocols.
Determine Information needed for a
source category risk assessment;
Sevetop rneans to obtain this
Information.
Validate the NBS general indoor air
quality model to ensure diagnostic
capabilities for sick buildings.
Evaluate peak exposures to indoor
pollutants Irom household products,
comfcustfon sources, and water
Compile most commonly used IAQ
measurement methods for technical
guidance documents.
Develop and ftnprove methods fo?
sampling V0C& in breath, use
canister for sampling very volatile
VOCs
Qualitatively identify VOCs
occurring in buildings and
quantitatively determine
concentrations of 20 target VOCs.
Examine new office buildings to
monitor changes in VOC levels and
measure emissions from common
building materials.
Final report: 10/89.
Analyses completed:
4/89; final report: 9/89.
Design of model study:
S/8&; field study to be
Completed: 8789; final
report; 10/89,
Validate NBS model:
7/88; final report: 9/89.
F}nat §41-7828
(FTS> 629-7828
Ross Highsmith
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
David Holland
(m9>S41-3128
{FTS} 629-3128
John Irwin
(919)541-1323
(FTS) 629-1 323
{FTS) 829-4680
Ross Highsmith
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Bill
(319) 541-3184
{FTS}
Lance Wallace
(202) 382-5792
(FTS) 382-5792
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY,
OFFICE
CONTACT
TEAM Study: Indoor Air Study of
6 Public Buildings
TEAM Study: VOCS i*i Los
Angeles, Baltimore arid New
Jersey
TEAM Study: Particle Study
Methods to Calculate Total VOCs
from QC/WTS Samples
Health Effects Research
Biological Markers for ETS
Exposure Assessmeril In Crafdren
In Home?
Cotinine as a Biomarker of ETS
Exposure in Children and Adults
•MutagenJoJty and Exposure
Assessment of Unvested
Keroa0ue Hest&s in Mobfle
Homes
Continuation of previous TEAM
Studies.
Determine personal exposures to
25 VOCs, Examine spatial
variations in VOC concentrations
i homes, Determine source
moking, wearing
dry cleaned clothes).
Examine indoor particle
concentrations.
Develop methods to calculate total
VOC loadings frorrj QC/MS
Evaluate and ksentify- cnernicai and
oiotoglcaJ markers ^ecific to ETS
exposure to provide ctala on lire
re$atfonsiiif» &^we$n dose and
Determine if urine cotinine levels in
children can be used to indicate
exposure to ETS: improve cotinine
detection methods.
Evaluate numar* exposure to
mutagens, PMfO, gas-phase
organte compounds, acid aerQ$&is>
and criteria poMaftts from indoor
iinventecl combustion sources.
Final report: 9/88.
Final report; 9/89.
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
Monitoring instrument developed
and tested. Small scale pilot
study to be completed: 3/89.
Final report on 3000 samples;
6/89.
Papers presented: a/87; journal
articles: S2/S8,3/89,
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
EPA/ORD/HERL
EPA/ORD/HERL
Papers presented: 8/87, 9/87.
Relationship between personal
exposure to nicotine and
cotinine levels established: 3/90.
Planning stage- Field study to be EPA/QRD/HERL
Lance Wallace
(202) 382-5792
(FTS) 382-5792
Lanes Wallace
(202)382-5792
(FTS) 382-4792
Lance Wallace
(202) 382-5792
(FTS) 382-5792
Lance Wallace
(202} 382-6792
joellan Lewtas
&W) 541-3849
(FTS) S29-3849
Joellen Lewtas
(919)541-3849
(FTS) 629-3849
Judy Mumtord
(9^641-3095
(FTS) 629-3095
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
taSara Effects of Complex V0C
Mixtures in Btsnans* -
HERL Quality Assurance Support
for the Indoor Air Program
Exposure and Risk Assessment
Assessment of Biological
Contaminants in Indoor
Environments
Indoor Air Pollution Information
Assessment
Corroborate arid extend Danish
studies of human exposures to
complex gas-phase organic
compound mixtures which result in
SBS,
Provide uniform quality assurance
of all indoor air research projects to
insure high quality results.
Provide insight into the possible
carofnogeriicify of indoor air
pollutants ansi pollutant mixtures
commonly encountered: Jr> real-life
Develop methodology to
human health risks from specific
categories of Indoor air pollutants*
Use tie framework io compare the
refiwitsaf existing ilsk
characterization studies.
Prepare an information assessment
of biological contaminants in indoor
environments, including sources,
monitoring methods, health effects,
and mitigation techniques.
Determine concentrations of Indoor
to estimate *he population exposure
to various Indoor pollutants.
Update and revise information
assessment to provide current
information on indoor pollutants.
initiate replication of
Oaniah study? 5/S8;
complete data coflectton:
S/S&; report; 3/90,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
EPA/OBD/HERL
EPA/ORD/HERL
EPA/ORD/HERL
Drat report of last pnase
con^lete: 1988,
Study to be completed:
9/89.
Workshop oh indoor air
EPA/ORD/ECAO
assessment held.'
11/30/87.
Ongoing review of current
literature to obtain a clear
understanding of the
hazards posed.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/QR.D/ECAO
EPA/ORD/ECAO
David
(ST9)
(no FTS)
Ferris Benson
(919)541-7673
(FTS) 629-7673
Larry Claxtorj
(919) 541*2328
Wtchaeieeny
(9T9> 541-4172
629-4172
Harriet Ammann
(919)541-4930
(FTS) 629-4930
Harriet Amrnaml
(919)541^4930
(FT$) 62a-493q
Harriet Ammann
(919)541-4930
(FTS) 629-4930
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Data Analysis
PURPOSE STATUS
Graphically represent indoor air Ongoing.
pollution exposure data, compare
indoor and outdoor pollution levels,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/ORD/ECAO
CONTACT
Michael Berry
(919)541-4172
(FTS) 629-4172
and evaluate health effects data at
various exposure levels.
Source Characterization and IAQ Control
Chamber Studies of Organic
Emissions from Material Sources
from UnventM Combustion
Leakage from Vented Gas-fired
Appliances
Evaluate) of indoor "Sinks"
Develop methods for determining
emissions from indoor
materials/products; evaluate the
effects of environmental variables
on emission rate; evaluate indoor
"sink" materials and describe their
adsorption and re-emission
characteristics; evaluate source
modifications as IAQ control
techniques.
emission factors for
pollutants from unvented
corr&sjstiori sources; develop
emission models; rank the health
significance of sources,
Evaluate leaks of flue gas from
vented gas appliances in homes.
Determine the behavior of indoor
materials lira! act as sinks for
organic compounds; develop data
ttiat describe the rate at wnich
ofganics are adsorbed by and
re-emitjed from indoor sinks.
Ongoing. Second draft of ASTM
Standard Guide on small
chamber testing: 11/88;
interlaboratory comparison with
Univ. of Aarhus: ongoing; 15
technical papers
and presentations completed:
1/89.
Kerosene study initiated: 11/86;
furfier characterization of acid
aerosols from kerosene fieaters:
2/89; reports completed; 10/89,
Phase I development of method
initiated: 11/87; phase II
evaluation of 200 homes to
begin: 11/89.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Bruce Tichenor
(919)541-2991
(FTS) 629-2991
.James White
{919} 541-118S
(FTS) 629-1189
James White
(919)541-1189
(FTS) 629-1189
Btuce Tidhenor
(9te}54t~2&91
(FTS) 629-2991
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
OFFICE
CONTACT
Test House Studies of Indoor
Sources
Acid Aerosols from Portable
ters
Procedures to Determine Air
Exchange Rates
IAQ EvaJuaSoft of Three Office
Data Base of Indoor Air Pollutant
Sources (DIAPS)
Evaluation of IAQ Control
Alternatives
Develop emissions testing
procedures for organic compounds;
generate emission factors and
models; compare these to chamber
measurements.
Develop data tor exposure.
assessment and model validation
on add aerosol emissf ons from
kerosene space heaters usetfin
rnobfie
Develop accurate, low cost, easy-
to-use methods to determine air
exchange rates.
Study IAQ & 3 buildings; ana wftti
reported SB$ problem, one
constructed Jo optimize IAQ: and
one control
Maintain an up-to-date data base
of indoor air source emissions.
Compile data on measured1
concentrations 629-2746
James White
(919)541-1189
(FTS) 629-1 189
Max Samfteld
(910)641-1500
(FTS) 629-1506
Leslie Sparks
(919)541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
1AO Model
PURPOSE
Develop an easy-to-use toot for
assessing ?AQ probiems,
STATUS
Ongoing, Version 1 .0 pu&W
8/88,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
led; EPA/QRD/AEERl
CONTACT
Lesife sparks
(919} 541-2458
Determination of Air Flows in
Buildings
Technics* Support 10 Program
Offices
Other Projects
NHAN.ES III
Integrated Environmental
Management Project
conducting risk analysis, and
evaluating control options,
Develop low cost, easy-to-use
methods for measuring air flows
between rooms and HVAC,
between rooms and outdoors, and
other important indoor air flows
(e.g., to exhaust fans).
Provide short-term responses to
requests from EPA program offices
regarding emissions from indoor
materials and products.
Add questions to MHANES study
that will permit analysis of
contribution of indoor air pollution
sources to health problems
Compare levels of air pollution
inside and outside homes. Do
statistical analysis of personal
exposure, indoor, and outdoor data.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing, Report on
percWoroethylene emissions
from dry-cteanetf fabrics for
OAR and OTS: 10/88;
assessments of organics
emissions from Watersiffe Mall
carpet and office partitions for
OA: 8/88: evaluation of materials
to be used in new £PA
iieadqyarters twilding for Project
1892: ir
EPA/ORD/AEEfU.
Leslie Sparks
(919)541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458
Bruc&Tlcrienor
Air quality measurements for 30
compounds in 200 Baltimore
homes completed: 1988. Final
report due: 3/89. Statistical
analysis due: Fall 1989.
EPA/QRD/QHEA
EPA/OPPE/RID
382-5604
Andy Manale
(202) 382-6365
(FTS) 382-6365
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
RADON ACTIVITIES
5$ajf<
i Drinking water
Study of Radon Removal
Techniques for Water
flapQftfln: fHadort Hemovai from
Orisfc&gWater
Radon Education and Awareness
for Health Workers
Butte, Montana Radon Report
U$0 f<$ei4$ groups to develop
strategy for communicating
significance of mentoring results to
volunteers of research projects and
to oiner interested; parties.
Address measurement of certain
radiorajciid.es, and colled, antf
develop water treatment data for
removal ot rmdionuclldes from
dr jr&ing v/ate? in support of
regulation development
Determine the effectiveness of
systems to remove radon from
drinking water.
Prepare a report uasett on
fitetorical records on tfie design,
cfjefStiofl, and cost associated
vi/itn flis OfAC paint of my
systems.
Inform health professionals about
the risks associated with indoor
radon.
irwessgaterihe methods to
characterize tte radon potential
of building sites,
Report the results of extensive
measurements in 68 homes in
Butte, Montana.
Advisory group identified.
Contract awarded.
Report due: late 1989.
Advance notice of
proposed fti
scheduled:
Ongoing.
Mew,
New.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
'EPA/QPPE/RfD
EPA/QW/QOW
EPA/OW/ODW
EPA/OW/ODW
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
(202) 382-6365
(FFS) 382-6365
392-3026
Kim Fox
(513) 569-7820
(FTS) 684-7820
Kim FOX
(FIB) 684-7880
Mary Culler
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
TomPeatts
(202)^5-3605
{FTS} 475-36QS
Mike Boyd
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Tom Peafce
(FtS) 475-9805
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Corrnttifle& on indoor Air Quaifty
and Radon Workgroup fw/DQE)
EPA 1988 Update and Revision
of Training Course: "Reducing
Radon in Structures"
House Evaluation Program
Education in Housing Industry
on Radon in Homes
land Evaluation
S&dies—Coastal
Bain Characterization
National Equivalent Uranium Map
Production (w/DOl)
Technical Assistance for Indoor
fiador?
Technical Support of EPA Radon
Programs (w/ DOI)
Technical Assistance for State
- ftarioi? Surveys (w/DOi)
PURPOSE
Provide updates to the CiAQ on
pending federal radon legislation,
ongoing programs, and other
issues.
Expand and update the EPA
training course for radon
diagnosticians and mitigators.
Evaluate tie cost and effectiveness
of mi%aaon rrjetfiods and provide
hands-on training.
Educate the building industry on
state-of-the-art radon mitigation
and prevention techniques.
Assist EPA in deieernining the
geological characteristics of a low
radon potential area,
Reprocess U.S. DOE National
Uranium Resource Evaluation
(NURE) aerial radiomelric data.
Deliver a r*a*i onal surface radium
map and rsport using national
Uranium Resource Evaluation
(NifR£| summary statistics.
Identify high radon risk areas
within EPA Regions III and IV.
Provkte geological assessments
Of sfatewkfe radon potential
STATUS
Ongoing,
New.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Rnaiyear*
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAft/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/OaF*
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/QAR/QRP
CONTACT
Bonnie Chiles
(202>475-9K35
(FTS>475^9e(»
Lawrence Pratt
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Gene Fisher
(20^47S-9K)5
(FTS)475-96CS
Dave Murane
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Tom Peaks
(2Q2)475-S6©5
(FrS)4?5-«60S
Tom Peake
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
TomPeafee
(202) 475-9695
(FTS} 475*9605
Tom Peake
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Tom Peake
(202)475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
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issuriwwoRAcnwv
National Conference of State
Legislatures Cooperative
Agreement State Radon
PURPOSE
Provide educational material on
radon and policy options
available to State legislators.
STATUS
New.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/OAR/ORP
CONTACT
Bonnie Chiles
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Programs
ft&tidnal Assessment of flatter*
<3as ^SftRA section 118(k))
ffeport to Congress
National Database of Indoor
Radon Measurements
Residential Radon
Survey
New House Evaluation Program
Describe locations in 1he IKS.
where radon is found, and
assess leveis in these structures,
Determine the ievei of radon gas
and rattan daughters whlcr)
soses a health threat, and
assess the fieaitn tireat for
stuctures Identified auove;
determine m^tods of reducing
(x eiiminating tt?e human health
threat of radon gas and radon
daughters, include guidance
and public infosnation materials
osn mitigating ra^fcn,
Prepare a database that will
contain radon measurements
made by EPA and private
vendors.
<3!siftftif ion of annual average
radon exposures Sn U.S. homes
using year-long measurements,
and assess correlations between
residential radon concentfaiions
and varfous factors,
Transfer technology for
constructing radon resistant
buildings to private sector, and
provide data for the development
of model building codes.
Ongoing*
EPA/OAR/OBf
Jaeoiyn&zlufean
New.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OWORP
Mark Dickson
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
(202} 475-9605
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Dave Murane
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
jRadorf Measurement Proficiency
Program {RMP)
PURPOSE
Test capabilities of companies
measuring indoor radon, and
STATUS
Ongoing,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/QAR/QBP
CONTACT
Phiuaibert
(202)475-9605
Radon Measurements in Schools
Radon MftigsSonand Prevention
ir* Softools aad Workplaces
Revisions to EPA Radon
Measurement Protocols
§faf<5/£PA
State Mitigation Contractor
Survey
provide tie pubic wtti a
mechanism for identifying
qualified testing companies.
Collect data on radon and radon
progeny concentrations in
schools.
Transfer ttformaf ion developed
fcy EPA OR radon mitigation and
pravsnitott in larger buildings to
tne States and private sector,
Revise EPA Radon Measurement
Protocols to include new
methods for measuring indoor
radon and radon decay
products.
Help States identify areas where
elevated radon levels (Hot spots}
may occur, and estimate tie
Statewide and regiortaifequency
measurement results.
Collect information on the size
and nature of the radon
mitigation and prevention
industry, obtain information on
the effectiveness of specific
radon mitigation and prevention
techniques and on the effective-
ness of private sector efforts to
reduce radon levels.
Ongoing. Interim report on
study in Fairfax County, VA
completed. Study will continue
during the 1988-1989 school
year. Guidance document is
also available.
New,
Final year.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Anita Schmidt
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
EPA/OAR/ORF
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
{352)475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Mike Boyd
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
New.
EPA/OAR/ORP
$02} 475*9605
{FTBH75-98G5
John Hoombeek
Dave Murane
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
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PURPOSE
STATUS
CONTACT
Teacher Training Workshop for
EPA Radon Diagnostician and
Mitigation Training Course
Protocol Development
"
New House Evaluation Protocol
Project
Program ^itCPP} , ,
HQ Coordinator, EPA Radon
Research Programs
Radon Mitigation in Existing
Homes — Florida
Apply exiting rr^iajsrtion.
techniques to Superfund sttes
wffti .highs levels ol ration to
sfeduce hwrofin health, risks,
Train instructors for the EPA
"Reducing Radon in Structures"
course.
Develop rational protocol* for
m&&Mr$ radar* 'm worHpieKjee,
Conduct a rjaf ional survsy of
radon In workplaces,
Develop protocols for evaluating
the effectiveness of specific
construction techniques
preventing radon entry into new
homes.
program to evaluate ifte
effectiveness of mttigatort
Headquarters manager and
contact for EPA radon research
program.
' Continue to improve basic
, modules Pn the radon reduction
j-fijqDett system,
Develop designs for radon
mitigation in slab-on-grade
houses representative of the
housing stock located in Central
Florida.
Ongoing.
New*
Ongoing.
Mew-
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/ORD/OEETD
EPA/ORD/AEEfil
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Lawrence Pratt
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Dave Murane
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
: 475-960$
475-9605
Marshall Dick
(202) 382-2583
(FTS) 382-2583
fton Mostey
aity 541-7^5
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Radof? Mitigation insisting
Homes — Mew Jersey
PURPOSE
Extend understanding of
fundamental processes of radon
entry, transport, and distribution
STATUS
Ongoing,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/ORD/AEE8L
CONTACT
David Sanchez
{913} 541-2979
(FTS) 629-2979
Radon Mitigation in Existing
Homes — Maryland
Radon Mitigation in Mew
CoRstruc&on — Maryland?
Virginia
Radon Mitigation in Existing
Homes — Tennessee
Radon; Mitigation
ConstrudBOfi — New Jersey
Radon Mitigation in New
Construction — New York
in houses, Provide diagnostic
procedures thai can be used in
specifying appropriate and
effective mitigation measures,
and provide field evaluation and
refinement of interim diagnostic
analysis protocols-
Pursue low cost mitigation
techniques for houses with
relatively low to moderate initial
radon concentrations.
Study fifteen homes, and
evaluate the effectiveness of
radon resistant construction
features.
Provide an in-depth look at
techniques which can be used
to mitigate houses with crawl
spaces, and focus on the most
effective crawl space mitigation
techniques.
Develop and demonstrate radon
prevention techniques that can
fee used by builders of houses.
In first phase, demonstrate radon
reduction techniques in houses
representing 6 structure types.
Evaluate systems in houses
mitigated previously. Use radon
resistent construction techniques
during construction of block
basement homes in second phase.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing.
First phase completed.
Monitoring in progress by Fall of
1989 in houses included in
second phase.
EPA/08D/AE£RL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Bruce Henschel
(919)541-4112
(FTS) 629-4112
Michael Osborne
$W} 641-41 n
(FTS:} 629-4113
Michael Osbome
(919)541-4113
(FTS) 629-4113
(919)541^4113:
629-4113
Michael Osbome
(919)541-4113
(FTS) 629-41 13
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
itigation in Basting
Radon Mitigation in Existing
Homes — Tennessee/Alabama
(w/TVA)
Reaction tehods: A
Homeowner's Guide" Brochure
School Mitigation Demonstration
Program
Study-of Sealants ami Coalings
which have proven effective in
other locations to the geologic
and construction conditions erf
OH, arid develop and demonstrate
approaches {sjg,, sealing;} for
reducing radon levels in bBsement
looses witn slightly elevated levels.
Mitigate houses in Tennessee
and Alabama focusing on crawl
space ventilation, decoupling of
the crawl space, and house
pressure control.
Sathsr research infotwiatiQntrom
various field projects to Incorporate
iRtolhis brochure.
Design and install radon mitigation
techniques in schools, and
establish a relationship between
physical characteristics of a
building and the influence on radon
levels.
Use laboratory data to characterize
radon entry routes, study several
poterJtiai surface sealants and
coatings, monitor air flow rates
Induced Jhrough concrete biock
walls* andiest coalings for
Radon Public Information Activities
-'devitjes: and measurement types
, screening: and follow-up)
ongoing.
Ongoing.
New.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AE55L
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing,
New,
EPA/QAR/QRF
9)541-4112
5) 629-4112
Ron Mosley
(919)541-7865
(FTS) 629-7865
KeRyLeovic
(m^> 543-771(7
(FfS) 6^-7717
A.B. Craig
(919)541-2821
(FTS)629-2821
John Ffejppersberger
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Regimsl J^adon Trairiirsg centers
PURPOSE STATUS
Develop inflation; and provide New,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE CONTACT
EPA/QAR/OR£ ' '- ' ,•}&& Hanson '
"Reducing Radon in Structures"
Training Course
Mew York State Radon Risfe
Region Ill/Maryland Radon Risk
Communication Study
Compandor? o? fteactior? to
Integrated Radon Risk
Communication Strategy Study
training to Federal ar«3 State
«fclalsr private firms, and the
public regarding health risfcs
posed by radon, Demonstrate
and teadh methods of radon
measurement and mitigation, and
provide feain Ing ancf administer
&xamir^stiQ.n& as part of the
Radon Contractor Proftcfency
Program
Present the "Reducing Radon in
Structures" training course for
radon diagnostics and mitigation.
Examine ways of presenting
mdcn risfe information to
horrieowner^ who nave had their
Home Jested.
Examine ways of communicating
about radon risk so that
homeowners will have their
homes tested.
Examine community rescton to
; Clinton, KU; and
vemon, HJ) toovm to have
efevsted radon
Examine effectiveness of
intensive information campaigns
in getting people to test their
homes for radon and take
mitigating action.
475-9605
475--9605
Ongoing. EPA/OAR/ORP
Ongoing- Interim report EPA/OPPE
completed; 7/87, Final data
collection to be completed:
Spring 1989. Analysis is
underway.
Complete reports available: EPA EPA/OPPE
(11/88) and contractor (10/88).
Complete. Final report; 8/88. EPA/OPPE
Ongoing. Draft report: Spring EPA/OPPE
1989.
Jed Harrison
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Beed Johnson
(202} 382-4392
{FTS) 382-4392
Nancy Zahedi
(202) 382-5355
(FTS) 382-5355
Am FisJwf
Alan Carlin
(202) 382-5499
(FTS) 382-5499
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•• ^-x ^\s^-.v ;c- \v
ISStlE/l«AilOtt ;A|5TivttY
-Pefeaptlom arid Actions
Evaluating Ways of Expressing
Risk Information
PURPOSE
communications studies.
Comparison of 7 formats for
presenting radon risk information
(and asbestos risk information).
LEABA&E8CW
STATUS OFFICE CONTACT
Ongoing. Draft santjoieted 3/89^ EP/VQPPE: -
Ongoing. Progress report: 1 1/88. EPA/OPPE
Ann Fisfter
(202) 382-55QQ
Ann Fisher
(202) 382-5500
(FTS) 382-5500
TOXIC CHEMICALS/HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ACTIVITIES
Asbestos Activities
protect public Health from
exposure to asbestos In ambient
air.
if 2 oi tie Clean Afr Act)
Asbestos School Loan
Grant Program
and
^%Mfe'V^-,r;/ '.'-,' ,,-',
Ban and Phase Down Rule
Conduct $45 million program to
assist schools with greatest
hazard and largest need to
abate damaged or deteriorating
asbestos.
Protect health of workers not
saveretf fey OSHA retjuiatf ons.
Regulate uses of asbestos to
protect public health.
regulations Including ones
pKtiifctting manufacture of spray-
on asbestos insulation and
molded; pip$ jrjsuiauort and
fatpring appropriate procedures
for demotions and renovations
involving asbestos ongoing,
Funded about 2,200 school
abatement projects involving
more than $200 million in awards
since 1985. Ongoing.
Qngo&ig enforcement
des/eiopetf i
in 19Q7.
Proposed rule: 1986.
Development of final rule in
progress. Final rule publication
expected: Summer 1989.
Enforcement oi flute promulgated
in 1987.
EPA/OAR/OAQPS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPAfOPT^OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
Gina Bushong
(202) 382-3949
(FTS) 382-3949
Tan
(20e
(FTS) 382*7768
John Rigby
(202) 382-3862
(FTS) 382-3862
David King
{202) 382-3949
(FTS) 382-3949
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Report to Congress
on Asbestos in
Public and Commercial Buildings
Other Chemicals/Sources
Formaldehyde/Pressed Wood
Products
Integrated Solvents Workgroup
Exposure Assessment Activities
Consumer Exposure
Methodology and Guidelines for
Collection of Data Pertaining to
Inhalation Exposures in
Residential Settings
Assess magnitude of problem
and make recommendations.
Assess risk. Identify and
implement mitigation measures, if
appropriate.
Coordinate inieragency
assessment of trie risk of
chemicals emitted from carpets.
Coordinate interagency
assessment of key policy issues
regarding uses of 4 major
solvents. Identify regulatory and
non-regulatory options to reduce
exposure. Risk management
options selection on drycleaning
(perchloroethylene) completed:
1987. Follow-up work on
identifying potential opportunities
for reducing risks to consumers
from dry cleaning in process.
Metal cleaning work (not an IAQ
problem) completed: 1988.
Present methods for assessing
consumer exposure including
models to estimate indoor air
concentrations. Describe
different approaches that may be
used to assess exposure to toxic
chemicals in indoor air in homes.
Report available. EPA is
addressing report
recommendations.
Completed risk assessment:
1987. EPA considering options
paper on risk management
strategies.
Strategy document being
developed; Reviewing industry
skidies on 4-pheno|cyclohex.ene
and otiier sources of information;.
Risk management options
selection on aerosols
(methylene chloride,
trichlorethylene,
perchloroethylene) and paint
stripping (methylene chloride)
scheduled: 1989.
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
Report on methodology
available. Draft guidelines on
approaches for collecting data
related to in-house inhalation
exposure under review.
EPA/OPTS/OTS
David Kling
(202) 382-3949
(FTS) 382-3949
George Semeniuk
(202)382-2134
(FTS) 382-21 34
Malsnet
475-6712
475-671 2
Paul Campanella
(202) 382-3946
(FTS) 382-3946
Pat Kennedy
(202)382-3916
(FTS) 382-3916
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Consumer Exposure
PFT (perfluorocarbon tracer)
Database
MeffiQdOlogy Development fOf
Analysis of voiaiiie Organic
Compounds (VQCs) 1rc Blood
Household Products Composition
and Usage Surveys
tt\mm Adipose Tissue Survey
Design computer software to
generate estimates of inhalation
and dermal exposure la persons
using consumer products.
Improve methods for modeling
exposure to contaminants in
indoor air in homes.
identify new methods for
measuring VOCs taken into
tinman body.
Compile data base on use and
compositions of household
products and activities. Six
solvents identified: methylene
chloride, trichloroethylene,
carbon tetrachloride,
perchloroethylene, and 1,1,2
trichlorotrifluoroethane.
lden% levels of selected;
ID human tissues.
computer code is undergoing
tasting. Model performance
being evaluated.
Extensive data set of air
exchange rates and interzonal
air flows in homes. Database
undergoing review within EPA.
Protocol completed: 1987, No
current work.
Surveys completed. Reports on
exposure while using products
during cleaning tasks and
during painting and
painting-related activities
completed: 1987.
Collected date 197tM98&,
Reports and journal articles
available. Funded through FY
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/QPTS/QTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPAyOPTS/QTS
Pat Kennedy
(202)^82-3810
Pat Kennedy
(202)382-3916
(FTS) 382-3916
«janet
(202)382*3^3
(FTS) 382-3583
Mary Frankenberry
(202) 382-3590
(FTS) 382-3590
janet Remmers
(20^382-3583
(FTS}382«35B3
Toxic Substances/Household Products Public Information Activities
., toxic l&ibstances PubjfcattQns
Toxic Substances Hotline
Provide public wlift information
about the uses and nazefds of
asfeestos.
Provide hotline service to answer
questions from the public.
See publications section tor Sist
of publications.
Ongoing. (Phone number: 202-
554-1404)
EPA/OPTS/OTS
Michael Stah^
(202) 382-3949
(FTS)382-3949
Wanda Woodbum
(202) 382-3795
(FTS) 382-3795
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY;
OFFICE
CONTACT
TOXIC sift>$ta!ice$y>tou*0how Products Research Activates
Asbestos in Residences
Household Products
Concentrations Levels; lAQTest
House
PESTICIDE ACTIVITIES
Chlordane
Other Pesticide Activities
Non-Occupational Pesticide
Exposure Survey
Antlmlcroblais
Determine the amount of
asbestos in residences.
Assess tie Indoor air
concentrations of chemicals from
use of household products in a
fiome under controlled
conditions. Compare levels
found witr* chamber studies and
indoor air quality modeling.
Protect public from exposure to
termiticides containing
cyclodienes.
Measure levels of over 20
pesticides in homes.
Determine exposure to
antimicrobials from products
y$6d in bUiiSirtgs accessible to
general public.
Small screening study
completed.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AREEL
EPA/OftD/ABSRL
Halted sale of chlordane and
heptachlor to pest control
operators under 1987 MOD with
Velsicol (sole manufacturer)
unless certain conditions are
met. Manufacturers have
withdrawn aldrin and dieldrin
from market.
Data collected from homes in
Jacksonville FL and Springfield
MA. Final report to be
completed: 7/89.
Implementation of antimicrobial
exposure stfaiegy developed in
1987 ongoing, collection ar&t
evaluation of toxicology and
exposure data ongoing.
EPA/OPTS/OPP
EPA/ORD/EMS
EPA/OPTS/OPP
Leslie Sparks
(919)541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458
Merrill Jackson
1-2559
Michael Firestone
(202) 557-0459
(FTS) 557-0459
Andrew Bond
(919)541-4329
(FTS) 629-4329
JlmWHson
(703)667-7470
(FTS) 667-7470
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY
OFFICE
CONTACT
Identify toxfe tn&rt «
tised in pesticides artd require
actions by manufacturer to
Deduce risks to pi&lfcnealth, as
appropriate.
Pesticide Public Information Activities
Pi&lse SmfctmaJion Answer pufolfo inquires on
DRINKING WATER ACTIVITIES
Regulate amount of votes I
Exposure Assessments for VOCs
in Drinking Water
Develop model to estimate
human exposure from
volatilization of drinking water
contaminants from showering
and other sources (e.g.
dishwashers, clotheswashers).
of
requiring actions on bold existing
and new ineris ongoing.
Deadline for manufacturer
application to relabel or
feformuiale existing inerts: 1997.
Program of collecting cteta on
new inerts if) progress*
Maintain National Pesticide
(FTS) 557-0362
EPAfOPWOPP
fiotune, (phone number:
; Sn Texas:
), Brochure afoo«t NFm
available.
RnaiMCU for 6VQC«
Frank Davido
(703)557-0576
(FT&) 557-0576
EPA/OW/ODW
tetrachlorjoe, vinyl chloride, 1.2-
! benzene, 1,1-
1,.1,1-Trictiioro-
(2021382-5955
(FTS) 382-5555
issued: 1967< Assessment of 83
corttamtRants Is'steef in Safe
Drinking water Act {some are
VOCs) for posslbfe regulation
urKferway.
Workgroup established. Draft
report tentatively scheduled:
1989.
EPA/OW/ODW
Ken Bailey
(202) 382-5535
(FTS) 382-5535
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Co-Chair
indoor Ai* tkijdance Document"
tor Public
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Provide guidance to consumers on
how to assess and decrease indoor
air pollution exposure In homes
from bioiopical pollutants and
asbestos.
Ongoing.
contract let 3/89. Documents
to be available: 1/90,
CPSC
Sandra Eberle
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Sandra Ebetle
(301) 492-6554
(FTS}492~6S54
Lori Saltzman
(301} 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Kerosene Heaters
Biological Pollutants:
Kingston/Harriman Field Study
Monitoring of Biological
Poflutants
Home Humidifiers, Vaporizers,
and Similiar Appliances
Develop certification test method
for kerosene heater emissions of
NO*
Identify sources and concentrations
of biological pollutants present in
residential indoor air (coordinated
with Harvard 6 City Study).
Obtain monitoring data and
analysis of the concerfeMoris of
Uioiogical pollutants in homes in
Portage, Wl Steuberwile, OH and
Topeka, KS (coordinated wifii
Hazard 6 CiV Study),
Identify bioaerosols and selected
particulate emissions from certain
appliances found in homes.
Laboratory evaluation CPSC
underway, Testpjan
developed, fleport for task
group review: 9/89,
Data collected from several CPSC
hundred homes in eastern
Tennessee. Paper presented:
1987; report completed:
Summer 1988.
Multi-year irwestigatton CPSC
initiated: Winter 1987. Pnasal
report completed: 1988. Phase
I) report to be completed; Pali
196&<
Chamber testing completed. CPSC
Report on chamber: Spring
1989. Second phase to begin:
Summer 1989.
Al Martin.
(301) 492-6508
(FTS) 492-6508
Pat Rogers
(301) 245-1445
(FTS) 245-1445
Lori Sallzman
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
Eva Lehman
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
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PURPOSE
StATtfS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
COMPACT
,
pQilutarfts ,,,*;
IAQ Macromodel for Assessing
IAP from Combustion Appliances
(w/DOE and EPA)
1AO JMOdSl $S2DOE and EPA}
NO2 Health Research
Kerosene Heaths
Exposure Assessment of
Asbestos in Homes
Attempt to correlate data on
housing c&ndlitonsatidte
symptoms of children with the
fciotoglcat polSutanf monftonng data
from their homes {coordinated
with Harvard e Ctty Study).
Develop and validate a
macromodel for predicting indoor
air pollutant concentrations.
Verify NiST model and exieruJuser
frJendllnsess of IAQ models.
Measures urinary excretion of
hydroxyproline, as non-invasive
indicator of NO2 effects on lung
matrix of children.
Monitor bof) poMutation exposure
and respiratory symptoms of
chifderen in homes wher& kerosene
Heaters are used; checK f<#
Assess potential for exposure to
airborne asbestos fibers in homes
with deteriorating in-place
asbestos materials.
..Characterize vapor and partlotMe
fjolynuclear aromatic poliwtants in
^g data frons Porta$&,,
Wl, ami ^leobsnvilfs, OH and -
Topeka, KS. RtepoH to be
corrpleted; Summer 1989.
Phase I draft report to be
completed: Summer 1989.
Fina* report ejected: 1989.
Final report completed: 1988. CPSC
Sampling performed; Winter
1988. Report
Phase I completed in 45
homes: June 1987. Phase II
sampling completed, analysis
underway. Report: Summer
1989.
Sarnpflng completed: $966.
Risk exposure and risk
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
492-^477
(RfS> 492-6477
Warren Porter
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
J.L Mulligan
Lori Saltzman
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
245-1445
245-1445
Sandra Eberle
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Sandra Eberte
<30n 492-6564
'health impact of PAHS from wood
, stoves.
completed.: Summer 1989,
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Air Filtration Appliances
PURPOSE
Assess ability of certain types of air
filter appliances on market to
remove NO2 and certain organic
STATUS
Report on the testing of four
devices completed: 1988.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CPSC
CONTACT
Bharat Bhooshan
(301) 492-6994
(FTS) 492-6994
At Filters {w/NIST)
Carpets
gases from indoor air.
Develop standard test method for
evalwating fie abjIJty of the air filters
to remove gaseous cofrtajtiinarts.
Evaluate emissions from carpet
samples and adhesives. Evaluate
consumer complaints.
KEYTQXtC CHEMlCALyHOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ACTIVITIES
Formaldehyde
Asbestos
Methylene Chloride
CfHorkte Petition;
Review of Methylene Chloride
Actions
Develop voluntary standard for
formaldehyde emissions from
pressed wood through national
consensus organization.
Reduce consumer exposure to
asfeestos from products.
Reduce consumer exposure to
methylene chloride through
improved labeling of products.
Address petition to £tar)
chloride} in consumer products,
Evaluate impact of commission
activities and reformulation on
consumer exposure.
Test protocol under CPSC
development. Contract
completion: 9/90,
Development of protocol and CPSC
pilot testing in progress.
Report to be completed: Spring
1990.
Task group established: Fall CPSC
1987. Comments on
formaldehyde emissions levels
from pressed wood to ASTM:
Spring 1989.
Enforcement of labeling policy CPSC
effective: 12/8B. Enforcement
of compfiaRce program
effective: 1988-
Policy statement on cancer CPSC
hazard and labeling
requirement issued: 11/87.
Petition denied CPSC
To be completed: 1991. CPSC
J.L Mulligan
(301) 492-6808
(FTS) 492-6508
Susan Womble
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Sandra Eberle
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
CharfesJacobson
(301) 492-6400
(FTS) 402-6400
Charles Jacobson
(301) 492-6400
(FTS) 492-6400
Sandra. Eberfc
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Sandra Eberle
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
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PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD A6ENCV/
OFFICE
CONTACT
solvents
, O0HA, and
Kerosene Heaters
itiseraed Qas Space Heaters
I't^s/ /',
Wood Stoves
participate irt art jrjteragency
assessment of key policy issues
regarding solvent uses. Identify
regulatory and non-reguiatory
Develop voluntary standard to limit
emissions of NO2/CO from
kerosene heaters.
Devejop voluntary standard to limit
emissions of CO atxf ND2 front
urivfirrtM gas space iieaters.
Identify regulatory and
non-regulatory options addressing
emissions from wood stoves.
Evaluate hazard to consumers from
exposure to paradichJorobenzene in
arfd develop remedial options,
options
selection onoiycieaning
(pe^chloretiylene) completed:
1987> Follow-up wort^ on
Sandra. S^rfe'
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
from dryclsaniing in process.
Metat cleaning work (not arc
(AQ profelem^ corrpleted;
188$, RJsKmariagernerri
cp«ons ssledjon on aerosofs
(rnethylene critorlde,
, ma paint
scheduled;
Test method and predictive
model to be presented to U.L.
task group: 9/89.
Workgroup established &y
ANSI (Z21.1 1 J2) to invesfigate
f^vlefon of voiuniary standard
to Include emission rates for
CO and
Report: Summer 1989.
Status report: Fall 1989.
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
Susan Womble
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Susan Wornble
<301> 492-6554
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISS*JE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Co-chair
PURPOSE
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
STATUS
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOE/CE/OBCS
CONTACT
John Millhone
(202)586-1510
(FTS) 896-1 510
IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Indoor Air Quality Control
Techniques
IAQ Problem Assessment
Organic Pollutants
Aft Infiltration Research
Passive I/V Using
Perfluorocarbon Tracer Gas (PR)
Techniques
Ubrary of Congress Study {w/tPA
and NIGSH)
Develop, test, and evaluate energy
efficient and cost-effective
techniques to maintain IAQ.
Conduct comprehensive and critical
review of current technologies.
Develop a jmaeromodei to estimate
residential indoor pollutant
concentration distributions in the
U.S.
Determine relationships between
concentrations of airborne organic
pollutant compounds in large
buildings and energy conservation
measures.
Develop methods to model and
measure infiltration and interzonal
airflows.
Develop and test passive
techniques to measure air
infiltration and ventilation rates in
buildings using PR.
Develop and test mefiods Ip
evaluate the movement of air into
and witiiin iatg& buildings and
measure indoor poJlutarrts levels.
(Part of continuing research on
IAQIV large
Research ongoing.
Final report available for
combustion pollutants,
Macromodeling of other
ffOHutanis is contemplated.
Ongoing research.
FY 89 work will address
temporal and spatial variations
of VOCs in a large building.
Activities for FY 89 incluete the
development of a infiltration
mode) with the international
energy community.
Additional tracers and
improved instrumentation are
being developed in FY 89.
Ongoing research.
Estimated completion of Library
of Congress study report; Fall
1988-
DOE/CE/OBCS
DOE/EH/QEA
DOE/CE/OBSC
DOE/CE/OBCS
DOE/CE/OBCS
DOE/OE/OBCS
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(RS) 896-9455
David Moses
(202) 586-2061
(FTS) 696-2061;
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(RS) 896-9455
Johnfatoott
(202) 586-945S
(FT$}£9§-945§
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(RS) 896-9455
JohnTaibotl
(202) S86-94S5
(RS) 696-9455
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS
CONTACT
Multi-Family Housing Air
Leakage Research
lAQl\£ Measurements
Ventilation Research
Scale Model Ventilation Flows
SSsles
IAQ Macromodel Development
Development
Develop and test air leakage tests
and gather air leakage data.
Measure JAQrV in complaint ("sick")
and non-complaint buildings,
Determine combinations causing
ventilation loads and dilution of
indoor pollutants, and develop
models to quantify ventilation
parameters.
Determine significance of trie
factors determining forced
convection, airflow patterns and
tfiejr
Develop a macromodel to estimate
residential indoor combustion
pollutant concentration distributions
in the U.S.
Develop a maeronnadel fa estimate
residential Indoor radon and;
organic pollutant ooncerrtrMcn
Aid DOE and its iemedial action
contractors in rnaktng reliable radon
*
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ventilation efficiency scale
model testing. Fulhscate
capaMRylo be developed; Pf
89,
Final report on model
development for CO2, NO2, and
RSP to be released: early 1989.
Sensitivity analysis to be
completed: late 1989. Final
report for SO2 and combustion
generated organics (BaP) due:
early 1990.
Literature seared on factors
aSecting pollutant
corteenlratiORS have beguft
Preliminary draft expected early
19HL
Ongoing.
DOE/CE/OBCS
DGE/CE/OBC&
DOE/CE/OBCS
DOE/CE/OBCS
DOE/EH/OEA
DOE/EH/OEA
DOE/ORAW
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
606-9455
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
David Moses
(202) 586-2061
(FTS) 896-2061
David Moses
) 586-2061
3) 896-2061
Torw
(502)
(FTS) 233-6438
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
fSSUE/MAJGR ACTIVITY
Energy Conservation Impacts of
Indoor Radon
Hit-Size Effectiveness Function
(HSEF) for Chromosome
• Aberrations
PURPOSE
Minimize or eliminate the adverse
energy impacts associated with
radon mitigation activities.
Qbtato hit size eff eciivene$s
functions for chromosome
aberrations in order to evaluate
STATUS OFFICE
Ongoing. DOE/LBL
ongoing, DQE/ER/OHEB
COMTACT
William Fisk
(415) 486-6591
(FTS) 451 -6591
Susan; Etose
(301} 353-6355
(FTS) 233-5355 ' - '
Biological Effectiveness of Radon
Alpha Particles
Lung Cancer Risk torn Inhalation
of Radon and Gitier Pollutants
Chemical and Physical
Processes Associated with
Distribution and Effects
Energy Deposition and Radiation
Qualify of RadSrt and
Daughters (w/DOC)
Molecular Mechanisms of
Radiation-Induced Mutations in
Human Cells
absolute risk in radfetfor) fields of
m«ed linear energy transfer {e.g.,
ractofi exposure).
Investigate malignant
transformation of mammalian cells
exposed to single and successive
alpha particles.
Produce data In rafs that will be
helpful in assessing tie
carcinogenic rjsfc of radon inhafedf
either alone or combined with
pollutants commonly found in Hie
irome environment
Study the thermochemistry and
kinetics of radon progeny and their
secondary reaction products.
Create a
ffiTtfodosirnetric description of tn£
interaction of alpna particles from
radon and Its daughters with the
cells at risfe in the lung and
adjacent areas,
Study the mechanistic basis for
gene mutation induced by
ionizing-radiation in normal
fibroblasts.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
DOE/ER/OHER
DOe/ER/OHEH
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/EB/OHEB
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan fiose
(301)353-5356
(FTS} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Ftose
(301} 353-5355
(FTS) 533*5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Mechanisms of Mutagenesis by
Alpha Particles and X-rays in
Human Cells
Particle Deposition in ftuman and;
Chromosome Damage in the 1
Had Region: Cytogenetic
Detection Following Ultra Low
Doses and Dose Rates
Medhanisrss of Radon Injury
Radiation Dose and Injury to
Critical Cells of the Respiratory
Tract from Inhaled Radon
Improve understanding of
interactions between radon progeny
and other indoor aerosols to
improve Health risk estmates-
Define in molecular terms the
damage to DNA and the kinds of
mutations caused by radon
exposure in human cells.
Measure deposition patterns and
£fjjcifencie$ of aerosoi particles in
traeheobronchial airway rsodeis,
oonsfctefing respiratory mode and
irate and particle mojptiotegy*
Provide quantitative data
concerning both the dose-response
and repairability of cytogenetic
damage to human cells caused by
ultra low doses of densely ionizing
radiation.
Conduct moieoutef, celtutar, and
whole-animal studies on
Q from
Investigate the types and locations
of cells that are irradiated by
inhaled radon progeny to improve
dose-response estimates.
Investigate Ine mechanlsrr)& of celt
rieopiasttc transformation Irarn
, alpha particfes at tie physical,
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing:.
DQE/ER/OHE?)
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-3366
(FTS} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Indoor Atmospheric Chemistry:
Interactions of Radon With Other
Gaseous Pollutants
PURPOSE
Provide an understanding of the
interactions of radon and its
progeny with gaseous indoor
STATUS
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOE/ER/OHER
CONTACT
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Investigation of Radon Entry an
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Furafcutierrfal Studies of Radon
Reieasie from Soil constituents
Measurement and Apportionment
of Radon Source Terms for
Modeling Indoor Environments
Examine tie origin, mobility, sncf
chemical behavior of radon
precursors in soil.
Quantitate mechanisms for radon
entry into homes, and model the
alpha dose to human and animal
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHE8
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Hose
$01} 353-535$
(FT$) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Atmospheric Chemistry of
PQ-210
Determination System for
UHrafine Activity Particle Size
Distribution and Working Levels
Dynamic Behavior of Radon
Daughters irjthe. Environment
Radon-Induced Aneuploidy in
Progenitor Cells of the
Respiratory Tract
Activation of Oncogenes &y
Badoa Progeny and X-ray&
Indoor Radon, Thoron, and
Related Aerosols
tracheobronchial trees from inhaled
radon daughters.
Investigate chemical and physical
behavior of the radon decay
product, PO«218.
Develop monitoring system to
provide information on the size and
charge distributions of ultrafine
particles.
Study tie dynamic behavior,
including interaction rates, of rsdor>
Investigate the significance of
alterations in DMA content of critical
cells in the respiratory tract after
radon exposure.
Slutiy fie carcinogenic effect of
X-rays and alpha particles that
simulate radon progeny.
Study the metrology of indoor
radon, thoron, their progeny, and
related aerosols.
Study tie physics of formation,
interaction, &n& electrical charging
of indoor aerosols associated with
radon progeny,
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing;.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
DQE/ER/QHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/QHEB
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-S355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan t^ose
(30-1)363-535$
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Ftose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-S355
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Cell and Mucous Distribution in
Airways of the Lung for Modeling
Injury Due to Inhaled Radon and
Radon Daughters
Mutefons in Shuttle PJasrnisfe
Initiation-Promotion-Initiation
Experiments
Ctwacterizaaon of Airborne
Radon Concentrations
Radon Generation and Transport
in Porous Media
Radon Transport Modeling ift
Soils
Basic Studies of Radon and
Related Po and Pb
Radioisotopes
Provide data necessary for
determining target regions of the
lung for inhaled radon and radon
progeny, and determine the
sensitivity of cell types in these
region(s).
Provide- data OR the mechanism ot
mutation induction byMifzing
radiations, investigate the
effectiveness of X-rays & alpha
particles in fnutagenesi$>
Study the interaction of radon and
cigarette smoke in causing lung
tumors in rats using an
initiation-promotion-initiation (IPI)
experiment.
Characterize sources and
concentrations of Indoor ration.
Develop unified theory of radon
emanation and transport, and
implement it in a computer code for
application in field studies and
research programs.
Construct and apply a
compreiiensive computer-based
model of radon transport within end
toiti SODS into fie etmaspnere and
structures.
Provide detailed information about
the transport pathways of Rn-222,
Pb-214, Bi-214, Po-214, Pb-210,
and Po-210.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing:.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER '
DOE/ER/OHER
DGE/ER/QHEH
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Jtose
(3CHJ353-535S
(FIS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Floss
$301} 353-5355
(J=TS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan; Hose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-S3S5
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
QosMetn/ ami pell Killing
Cellular Morphometry of Human
and Dog Lungs
Determine the exienf of leaching
and mctoity of uranium, radium,
and other uranium progeny in
S.
Describe the exposure-response
relationship of radon progeny with
lung cancer through the use of a
cohort of uranium miners.
investigate the processes
Influencing release of radon
isotopeslrara porous mfedia and
trie physic*! properties! or radon
Isotopes, ihetr progeny, and tons
and aerosols In enclosed
Examine DNA damage and
mutations induced in human and
Chinese hamster cells exposed to
radon daughter products.
radon/
exposure.
Establish ioLvJie. dose-response
relationships for responses in major
pulmonary ceti targets.
ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/EB/OHEf?
Ongoing.
Ongoing..
DOE/ER/OHER
DQE/ER/OHE8
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Stisanfiose
(FfS) 233*5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
(301} 353-5355
P^) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan floss
$£H) 353-5355
jfTS) 233-S3S5
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
(3Q1)353-S355
(FfS) 233-5355.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MA^OR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
COHTACT
Experimental and Theoretical
Investigations of Radon
Availability, Migration and Entry
Radort Permeability jriSofl
Radon Dynamics Indoors
Lung Cancer Risks from Fladon
Daughters in Domestic
Environments
Regional Aerosol Deposition in
Human Upper Airways
(3as Transport in Soils and its
Relation to Radon Availability
Carcinogenic Effects of
Alpha-Particle Radiation on
Tracheal Cells
Investigation of Sadon Release
and Mobility In the Subsurface
Environment
Investigate radon availability and
migration through soils and entry
into houses.
Develop and verify a method of
estimating radon permeability in
soil.
Investigate the movement of radon
gas and radon progeny within a
house and the attachment of
progeny to indoor aerosols.
Ascertain: whether radon daughters
in tie domestic environment
increase risks of lung cancer for the
general population and specifically,
for females.
Elucidate factors which influence
overall and local deposition of
aerosols in the human airways
above the trachea.
Provide quantitative information
about tne range and variability of
dtosive and advecflve-convective
transport of radon and its
control! jng factors.
Evaluate the alpha-particle induced
carcinogenic effects on respiratory
tissue, considering dose-response
relationships and oncogene
activation.
Characterize effects of
environmental factors or> radon
mobility. Analyze effects of
engineered structures on mobility.
Evaluate mitigation measures.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/EB/QHEFj
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/EB/QHE8
DOE/ER/OHER
DQE and
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301} 353-6355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan fiose
(301} 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Allan Tanner
(703) 64S-6997
(FTS) 64&-6S&
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan fiose
(3G1}3S3-5S&5
(FTS) 233-5355
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•MMwoMcmnv
Radon-Induced DNA Damage
and Cell Transformation in
Respiratory Cells
PURPOSE
Determine the direct effects of
radon progeny and other high-LET
radiation on respiratory epithelial
STATUS
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOE/ER/OHER
CONTACT
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Assessment of Indoor Thorort and
Determination of Rn-222 Flux
from Soils Based on Pb-210 and
Ra-226 Disequilibrium
Mechanisms of Radiation
Daaiage to DNA Ftom Radon
Daughters
,'//,
Damage in Mammalian DNA by
Radiation Associated with Radon
Decay
cells. Investigate the mechanism of
radiation carcinogenesis.
Determine if Incfoor levels of thoron
Rfl~22Q mate a contribution to ih$
environmental radlatiort dose
received by man.
Identify a simple parameter that can
be used to estimate the potential
hazards of radon at any site by
measuring the long-term radon flux
from soils to the air.
understand early physical and
chemical changes produced fn
Ussue fcy energetic alpha particles,
and elucidate nrecftanisms erf
damage to molecules, such aa
DNA. Compare mechanisms of
afpha-particte damage with
damage from othef types of
adiatiort, and provide tie
foraJamentai physical basfe for
dosimetry and jrtcrodoslmetry of
alpha-panlcte frscks<
Determine the types of damage
produced in DNA of mammalian
cells by alpha particles from radon
progeny.
examine ttie e^eoia of plants and
tiejr functions on radon dynamics
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
ongoing*
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301) 3.53-S355
{FTS} 233-5335
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
(301)353-5355
{FTS} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
1} 353*535$
&} 233-5355
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Laser Measurements of Pb-210
Repair of Alpha Pafficle-fndLtced
Cyiogenetlc Damage
PURPOSE
Correlate Pb-210: Pb-208 ratios in
human tissue to radon exposure.
Study now mechanisms Involved in
low dose X-ray-induced repair
mechanism affect alpha
STATUS
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
CONTACT
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(FTS) 233-6355
Deposition of Radon and Radon
Progeny in the Respiratory Tract
K-6S Silo fefl erim Stabilization
and Remediation
New Brunswick Laboratory Site
Decommissioning Project
on Project Office
Action prelect
damage, ana determine
lesions Induced by low doses of
densely ionizing alpha particles can
also Induce-fie repair mechanism.
Determine the deposition sites of
inhaled radon progeny in the
respiratory tract in humans, and
quantify fractional deposition at
these sites.
Improve ihe structural sfaoliily of
the two silos containing K-6S
$ifC^lei*Se residues, domes,
achieve alteration of radons
emanation.
Remove pitchblende contaminated
soil from a site in New Brunswick,
NJ to permit return of the site to the
public domain.
Remove uraniwrn contaminated soil,
and permit unrestn'ct&d use
fromradioDSofogfcai standpoint
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ODP
DOE/ODP
DOE/OUP
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
AJF. Kiuk
(801> 353-4971
(FTS) 233-4971:
A.F. Kluk
(301) 353-4971
(FTS) 233-4971
AJF,
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ilSSOBMAitolSwTr
CIAQ Co-chair
^ 'Qariemf Assistance Hotline
\!i"^ -.'^
I^-A")" * --
Indoor Air Quality Investigations
' ftnaiyifcaiTe^hniQ^0$foi' study
;?*;of blochemtcal rfiaiKsrs of 'tobacco
i^rrfck^Jfta'W!^ set^ng.
STATUS
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
ongoing.
Ongoing.
Oflgoftig-
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/ftltOSM
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/filK>SH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDGfMIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS7CQWKJSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
D«1S/<}DC/OEHfC
CONTACT
Philip Bierbaum
(513)841-4321
(FTS) 684-4321
(800)356*4874
Robert Rinsky
(513)841-4382
(FTS) 684-4382
Petef £|F6f
Atexteass
(513> 841-4321
(FTS} 684-4321
Robert Hughes
Rick Gorman
(513)841-4266
(FTS) 684-4266
Mftciisingai
(513)841*4386
(FTS} 684-4386
Steve Sauter
(513)533-8293
(FTS) 684-8293
flick <3orman
{&tty 841-4382
(FTS} 684-4382
Lee Petsonk
(304) 291-4223
(FTS) 923-4223
flutflEiZe)
«04> 4^1-4682
^8)236-4682
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSPE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
New York City Smoking
Evaluation Project
Measurement of Boerjerfiical
indicators of Tofeacco Exposure
State Services and Public
Information Services on Indoor Air
Pollution
Urine- Elimination of cotinirgnn
Children
Tobacco Smoke
Health Statistics
Health Effects from Exposure to
Selected Indoor/Outdoor
Pollutants (24 Cities Study)
indoof Radon Pollution and
Cigarette &noke In Ecology of
Lung Cancer
Inhalation Toxicity Studies
PURPOSE
Survey attitudes and practices
towards smoking and evaluate
saliva as biological marker of
cigarette smoke among employees
in NY City Dept. of Health.
Develop reliable tesis for cotlnine
and otner anajytes which reflect use
of tobacco smoke to examine
effects of tofeacco smoke exposure.
Provide information resource for
slate health departments and
members of the public requesting
information on the health effects of
air pollutants.
Study Elimination of cotinlne in
young children exposed to
controlled amounts of sjdestream
smoke.
To prevent death, disease and
disability caused by tobacco
smoke.
To collect, analyze and
disseminate heaffrt data from
national surveys.
Research.
Research.
Research.
STATUS
Report in preparation.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Report in preparation.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/CDC/CCDPHP
DHHS/COC/NCHS
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
DHHS/NIH/NlEH£
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
CONTACT
Ruth Etzel
(404) 488-4682
(FTS) 236-4682
Rufc Etzel
(404) 488-4682
(FTS:} 236-4682
Ruth Etzel
(404) 488-4682
(FTS) 236-4682
RutiBzel
(404)488-4682
(FfS> 236-4682
John Bagrosky
(301) 443-1575
(FTS) 443-1 575
Diane Wagenef
(301) 436-703?
(FTS} 436-7032
James Fouts
(919)541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
James Fouls
(9t9) 541-3506
(FTS) 629-3606
James Fouts
(919)541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
MOTWMWS
Respiratory Disease and Aerosol
Physiology
o^ealSi EfteeJs of Passive
^•Bpjsure to Cigarette Smoke
Allergenicity of Airborne
Particulates
Jndefrttfieatkirt of Basjdfospore
, , Allergens in Molti Asthma
Most Defense Mechanisms in
Legionella Pneumonia
#^Roie'Qf Dust S^ite, Cockroach and
;|C^AIIefgef3£iri Houses/Asthma
Immunochemical Assay of
Aeroallergens
Immunotherapy in Mite Sensitive
Asthmatics
PURPOSE
Research.
Research.
Research.
Research.
Research,
Research.
Research.
Research.
Research,
Research.
%fyf??,' , ; ; .Research.
STATUS
ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoirjg.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DW"
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
DHHS/MN/MISHS
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
DWS/NfH/Wfl>
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
PHHS^Ntri/tflftlP
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
DHHS/MN/MIAiD
CONTACT
Jarnfis Fouls
P1-9) 541-3506
James Fouls
(919)541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
Dairies Fquts
{FTS} 629-3S06
Patricia Gallahan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
(301Y496-C752
(FTS} 496-6762
Patricia Gallahan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
Patricia GaSlahan
Patricia Gallahan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
f301}49£M67|i2
{FTS) 496-B752
Patricia Gallahan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
Patficla Gallahan .
(301) 496-6762;
{FT% 496-6752:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Role of Cockroach Allergens in
Atopic Asthma
{aen&fle Approaches 10
Patiogenesfe
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer in
Non-Smoking Women
Biochemical Validation of Smoke
Absorpfon by infante
Lung Cancer in Non-Smoking
Women
SmoJdttQ Cessation intervention
Trial for Pregnant Women
Transplacental Carcinogenicity of
NNK
Study of Thpoid Cancer in Hfgh
Radiator) ^ieas in Giiins
Chronic Disease of Airways:
Prospective Evaluation of Airways
Reactivity
Chronic Disease of the Airways:
jpediairic Airway Obstructive
Disease
PURPOSE
Research.
Research.
Research.
Research,
Research.
Research.
Research.
Research,
Research.
Research.
STATUS
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing*
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
DHH^lH/NlAfD
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NtfVNCJ
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
DHHSMIH/NHL&I
CONTACT
Patricia Gallahan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
Patricia {sailaftan
(301) 496-6752
(FTS) 496-6?52
David Howell
(301) 496-6927
(FTS) 496-6927
David HowelJ
(FTS) 496-692?
David Howell
(301) 496-6927
(FTS) 496-6927
David Howell
$01} 496-6827
(FTS) 496-6927
David Howell
(301) 496-6927
(FTS) 496-6927
David Howell
(301) 496-S927
(FTS) 496-6927
Carol Vriem
(301) 496-7208
(FTS) 496-7208
Carol Vriesi
(301) 4&6-720S
(FTS) 496-7208
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ISUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
sspiratory Disorders of
senates and Children
Seised vetti Occupational
(po^ieto; Nitrous Oxide
jchnical Assistance for Federal
gencies
PURPOSE
Research.
Research.
To provide site investigations or
technical advice on indoor air
quality problems to Federal
agencies.
STATUS
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
DHMS/NiH/NlDR
DHHS/HRSA/DFOBHS
CONTACT
Carol Vriem
(301) 496-7208
(FTS) 496-7208
Kenneth Ly*ir»
(501)406-7220
(FTS) 496-7220
James Felsen
(301) 443-2257
(FTS) 443-2257
dSoa Related to
azasdoas Wastes,
ADON ACTIVITIES
is wfth States add
TO provide assistance and $dvjce
oft indoor air contaminants
exposures related to Hazardous
wastes sites.
ftespoad to inquSries
aspecte
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY
OFFICE
CONTACT
Cancer Mortality and Radon-222
Concentration in Groundwater
Lung Cancer Among Nonsmoking
Women wffli Residensal
Exposure to Radon Study
Household Radon Exposure
Among Women Admitted to
Hospitals Study
Lung Cancer Among women in
China Exposed to Indoor Radon
and Qfier Pollutants Sludy
Lung Cancer Among Women in
New Jersey Study
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer in
Chinese, Tin Employees
Micronuclei in Bronchial Cells of
Uranium Miners
Compare cancer mortality rates for Final year.
sites other than the lung in adults
living in counties in North Carolina
with high and low concentrations of
radon in groundwater.
Compare estimates of lung cancer Ongoing,
risk (perpCi/l) in non-smoking
Missouri women to corresponding
estimates on miners.
Obtain measurements of radon Ongoing.
exposure for each subject, estimate
lung cancer risk per pCi/l of
concentration, and compare with
corresponding estimates on miners.
O&tain measurement of radon ongoing.
exposure for each subject, and
estimate lung cancer risk per pC?/l
of concentration.
Evaluate radon as a potential risk Ongoing.
factor by monitoring radon levels in
the homes of persons who
developed lung cancer and in the
homes of others who do not have
the disease.
Perform a historical conort study on Ongoing.
tin company workers and an
incident £$$e control siudy of lung
cancer among company employees
and residents of <3eju! City.
Research. Ongoing.
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
DHHS/NIH/NGf
DHHS/NIH/NCI
DHHS/NIH/NCi
DHHS/NCI
DHHS/NGI
DHHS/NIH/NCI
Gwen Collman
(919)541-4980
(FTS) 629-4980
Miehaef AJavanja
(301)496-1611
(FTS:) 496M811
Zdenek Hrubec
(301) 496-6600
(FTS) 496-6600
jfohn
£301) 496-6600
(FTS) 436-6600
Zdenek Hrubec
(301) 496-6600
(FTS) 496-6600
Jay Lubln
[301)496-3356
(FTS) 495-3356
David Howell
(301) 496-6927
(FTS) 496-6927
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS OFFICE CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Ventilation Testbed Study
Northwest Residential Infiltration
Study (MORIS)
iauifKarriy Air Exchange Study
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Investigate effects of mechanical
ventilation systems on airflows
inside residential buildings and
between me structure and tie
outside environment.
Determine infiltration rates in homes
constructed according to current
building practices and in homes
built according to Model
Conservation Standards (MCS).
Investigate relationship between fan
pressurization and perfluorocarbon
tracer (PFT) measurements.
Measure the amount of air
exchange in multtfamiSy housing
whicti meets trie Model
Conservation Standards {MC$) and
develop a method of predicting the
amount of air exchange based or> a
Dumber of factors.
Ongoing.
BPA
in design stage. Estimated BPA
completion dale: 1992.
Project completed. Draft report BPA
available.
John Elizalde
(503) 230-7520
(FTS) 429-7520
Phi* The*
(503) 230-3098
(FTS) 429-3098
Phil Thor
(503) 230-3007
(FTS) 429-3307
Phase I completed (Includes
co) lection of data on 140
current practice homes). Data
analysis underway. Phase II
(Includes dafa collection on
MCS homes) began; 2/89,
sampling design,
plan and first year test
protocols available.
Phi Thar
(6G8)
(FTS) 429-3098
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BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY,
OFFICE
CONTACT
Dissemination of Technical
Reports
RADON ACTIVITIES
Residential Weatherization
Program
Increase understanding of indoor air
quality-related topics.
Address the environmental impacts
of regional conservation programs
that offer incentives to home-
owners who install energy
conservation measures.
Provki&lraining for Pacific
Northwest contractors in proven
radon mftigatioo tectioiquea
Distribute completed technical BPA
reports:
Regional Weatherization Study
New Energy Efficient Home IAQ
Study
Commercial Building IAQ Study
Radon and Remedial Action in
Spokane River Valley Homes
Carbon Dioxide Based
Ventilation Control System
Demonstration
lAQ-Exhaust Fan Mitigation
lAQ-Exhaust Air Heat Pump
Project
Effects of Airtight Wood
Heaters on Residential IAQ
Radon Monitoring in Energy
Efficient Homes
Formaldehyde Monitoring in
Energy Efficient Homes
Ongoing.
New,
BPA
BPA
Chantina Johnson
(503) 230-5488
(FTS) 429-5488
Charles Eastwood
(503) 230-4992
(FTS) 429-4992
Charles Eastwood
(503) 230-4992
(FTS) 429-4992
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fclsUE/MAl^SSS
CIAQ Member
||!Ra£detnes $dr QSAtOwned; anc
;f ^<&nfeofeel Bindings
Thermal and Environmental
Evaluation of Advanced
Technology Office Buildings
ML- ' i»tmi»osi
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Maintaining acceptable JAQ
f throughout GSA space.
Validate the use of diagnostic
techniques for evaluating building
design and performance features
including IAQ.
; LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS f OFFICE
Ongoing. GSA
implemented; Fait f 988. ,<3&A ''',',/••;/'
f f ' fjf f f ff f ' '
Ongoing. GSA
CONTACT
James Hensley
(202)566-1464
(FTS) 566-1464
{FTS} 666-1464
Dave Eakin
(202)566-1464
(FTS) 566-1464
v *'D$weiepm0nt: of Protocol to
. Stsfadng MatMals (w/Natiortal
RADON ACTIVITIES
or
device which wflf provide a
consistent measure of the friable
guldeiinss tor acceptafile radon
levels lr> public buildings, and
provide data or) potential ReaNh
l»ot*jem$ a$socs&ted with: radon
exposure In pobffc tajfWings,
completed,
GSA
$66-1464
(FTS) 453-5238
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
Study on House Plants and: Air
Offgassing of Materials for
Spacecraft Applications
PURPOSE
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Evaluate capacity of fiouseplants to
remove formaldehyde, caifeon
monoxide, and benzene from the
air.
Determine acceptability of materials
for spacecraft use.
STATUS
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Maintain data in computer file
called MAPTIS. Publish
handbook annually, Materials
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
NASA
Space Technology
Lab
NASA/Marshall
Space Craft Flight
Center
CONTACT
Bill Wolverton
(601)688-3155
(FTS) 494-3155
BiliWolverton
(601} 688-3155
(FTS} 494-3155
C.F. Key
(205) 544-2487
(FTS) 544-2487
Selection List for Space
Hardware Systems. Research
ongoing.
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS OFFICE CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Chattanooga Indoor V0C and
N02 Concentrations in 5
Chattanooga, TN Public Housing
Developments
HQz {filefi/efrtion Slutjy in
Housing Developments
Public Outreach
Hygiene Studies
RADON ACTIVITIES
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Examine shot! term concentfaiiGns
of VQCs and NO2 !nt 7 residences
and 3 public buildings.
Examine relationships between N02
and various appliance types and
weatherization measures in 200
homes.
influence of ijas appliance
inspection and mainisnancs
program or> HQz concerrtrations In
30 pubHc rtousing residences.
Develop and distribute IAQ
materials to public, provide toll free
Citizen Action Line, provide
speakers for meetings.
Monitor and assess IAQ in
6uf(di^g& and structures occupied
fcyWA.
Condud Ra3B6~2767
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY)
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
STATUS
Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOC/NIST
CONTACT
James Hill
(301) 975-5851
(FTS) 879-5851
Standards for volatile Organic
Compounds
Standards for Pollutant Gases
indoor Air Pollution ConcenftaBon
Mode)
Infiltration and Ventilation in Large
Buildings
Efficiency of Gaseous
CJoniaminartt Removal Devices
Develop accurate gas standards for
muliieamponeni VQC's In ihe low
ppfc range,
Develop accurate, stable gas
standards for hydrocarbon and
oxides of nitrogen and sulfur in the
low ppm range.
Develop a generalized simulation
program fiat accounts for building
infiltration and pollution generation,
tf Men, reaction, removal, and
Develop test methods for
measuring air movement into and
within large commercial buildings
and efficiency of ventilation
systems. Examine the relationship
of contaminants, ventilation
systems operation, and occupant
satisfaction.
Develop a tesr metro
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ISSUE/MA4QR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
RADON ACTIVITIES
Site Classification Sefteffie
NIST Measurement Standards
Program
OeposSksi and Radiation
Qualify/ of Radon and Radon
Develop a site lest snetiod tor
fadon risk assessment
Upgrade the radon measurement
system. Provide transfer calibration
standards services.
Create a quantitative
jTOcro-dosimetric description of ihe
interaction of alpha parifcfes from
radon and Its daughters wild the
cells al risk In tie lung and
adjacent areas,
project initiated; 12/88. Pnase \ DOC/MIST and tWD
Repon tsompfeled: 5/89.
Ongoing.
New,
DOC/NIST
F^Jix Yokel
(3&1) 975-6065
(FTS) 87&-^l65
Ron Coll
(301)975-5527
(FTS) 975-5527
Susan fJose
(301)363-63155
(FTS) 363-S355
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and Ongoing.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOD/DON
CONTACT
Daniel Reinhard
SBS Complaint Jnvesiigattons
Data Repository of IAQ
Investigations
RADON ACTIVITIES
U.S. Army Radon Reduction
Program
Navy Ration Assessment and
U.S. Air Force Radon
Assessment and Mitigation
Program
policy on IAQ issues.
Provide guidance to Held support
teams on conducting indoor air
quality investigations at AF
facilities.
To assess magnitude of IAQ
problems at AF facilites.
Assess radon levels in all Army -
controlled buildings, and abate
where the levels are above 4 pCi/l.
Screen Navy and Marine Cosps
instaSlailons for structures with
elevated ratfon levels and reduce
efeyated levels, where found, to
fcetow 4 pCs/l.
Identify, evaluate and mitigate
potential sources of radon which
could pose unacceptable risks to
the Air Force populace worldwide.
Guidance document
completed: 4/87.
investigations completed to
date,
Biannual reports will be issued.
First report due: Fall 1989.
All testing to be completed:
9/91 and all abatement to be
completed: 9/97.
New, initial screening phase
began; 1/89,
Ongoing. Initial screening
phase was completed: 3/88.
Detailed assessment is
ongoing with some mitigation
underway.
DQD/USAF/QB4
DOD/USAF and
Office of the
Surgeon General
DOD/DOA
DOD/DON.
DOD/USAF
(202) 692-3287
(No FTS)
Capt Frank Ltee&aber
(512)536-3214
{No FTS)
LJ. Cot ^Jefferson Craftier
(202} T67-1739
(No FTS)
Lt. Col. Jefferson Prather
(202)767-1739
(No FTS)
Emery Lazar
(202) 693-5032
(No FTS)
Karl jvSefldenhaii
{202)692^-5604/5808
{No FTS)
Col. David Case
(202) 767-1739
(No FTS)
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
;| - > . -r: V^o * ;:
lSSyE/MAJt>ft ACT SWFY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
^; LEAD AGENCY/
STATUS 0: OFFICE
Ongoing. HUD
; CONTACT /
James Stimpson
(202) 755-6230
(FTS) 755-6230
BASED FAINT ACTIVITIES
Memorandum of Understanding
between HUD and EPA
Define the responsibilities of HUD
and EPA on research and
demonstration activities responding
to new legislative requirements on
lead-based paint.
MOU executed: 4/89.
HUD and EPA
Ellis Goldman
(202) 755-5528
(FTS) 755-5528
• Lead-Based Paint Abatement
', Demonstration
I ;
Lead-Based Paint Identification
Techniques (w/DOC/NIST)
|iona£ Hazard Estimate and
Demonstrate and determine the
cost-effectiveness of various
HUD~owned and Public Housing.
Submit report to Congress by
December 1989>
Identify effective methods for
identifying and quantifying
lead-based paint. Include report
on these identification methods in
the abatement demonstration report
to Congress.
Develop an estimate of fie extent
of tne national nazard from
lead*
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
RADON ACTIVITIES
Site Classification Scheme
(w/DOC/NIST)
Development of fiatton Policy for
HUJ> Programs
Development of Memorandum of
Understanding with EPA
Develop a site test method for
radon risk assessment.
Determination of how HUD/FHAand
Public and Indian Housing are to
Handle radon issues.
Provide mechanism for
coordinating radon activities.
Project completed: 5/89.
Policy development to
progress; policy requirement
called for in McKinney Amend,
Act,
MOD between HUD and EPA
executed: 7/89.
HUD and DOC/NIST
HUD
HUD and EPA
Conrad Amolts
(202) 755-5528
(FTS) 755-5528
Richard Brow
(202)755-7894
(FTS) 755-7894
James Miller
(202) 755-7225
(FTS) 755-7225
Assistance In Development of a
National Policy Regarding Radon
Exposure
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Provide scientific and technical
analysis of radiation research,
including radon gas, and develop a
basis for Federal consensus on
envlronmentaf radon exposure.
New.
HUD
James
<2C2) 755-7026
(FTS) 755-7025
Moisture Control in Manufactured
Housing
Identify Ine effects of indoor
nufjiklity on walls and evaluate
ventilation devices for humidity
control.
Testing on wal& and testing of
ventilation devices in $ix
manufactured houses in
Madison, WJ to be completed:
Spring 1990, Report to be
completed: Fan 1990,
HUD and USDA
William Freebwie
(202)755-5528
(FTS) 755-5528
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGE8CY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
RADON ACTIVITIES
Radon Exposure Assessment of
Workers Who Work in Caves
(w/DHHS)
y, Transport and Fate of
Naturally accusing Radionuefides
In Siosnd Water
Natural Radioactivity in Ground
Water of the Kirkwood-Cohansey
Aquifer System
Measure/ radon: In all residences
and office buildings owned fey the
National Park Service, and mitigate
"safe"
Assess past and current radon
exposure of employees who work
in caves.
Determine factors controlling
radlontidlcte transport and fate
along groundwaterflow pathsf and
define medianJsmfg fiat release
radiorjuoijdes
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
Relationships Between
Aeroradiometric Measurements of
Bi-214 and Soil Radioactivity, Ra,
and Rn Content (w/DOE)
National Equivalent Uranium Map
Production (w/EPA)
Technical Assistance for State
Radon Surveys (w/EPA)
Correlate between aeroradiometric Ongoing.
surveys using a radon decay
product, the radium concentration in
soil, and the radon concentration in
soil gas.
Reprocess U.S, DOE National Ongoing,
Uraniurfi Resource Evaluation
(NiiRE) aerial raettormttJc data.
Provide geological assessments of Ongoing.
statewide radon potential.
DOI/USGS
DCH/USGSantfEPA
DOI/USGS and EPA
Joseph Duval
(703) 648-6391
(FTS) 959-6391
Tom Peafee
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
Tom Peake
(202) 475-9605
(FTS) 475-9605
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Occupational Standards for
* fedoor Air Pollutants
Toxic Substances in Laboratories
Perrrissajle Exposure Umi
Update
Field Health Compliance
Inspections
Coordinate Federal research and
policy on IAQ issues.
Regulate ieveis of air poflutants in
the industrial workplace.
Regulate levels of toxic substances
in the laboratory.
Update occupational standards by
Adopting ACGiH Threshold ymii
Values (FLVs) and NlQSH
Recommended Exposure Limits
y
OSHA compliance ofiicsrs.
Assist Federal and State
compliance officials in evaluating
indoor air quality in non-industrial
workplaces.
Protected compfetion date; DOt/OSHA
9/89,
Ongoing. (May be offered twice DOL/OSHA
a year.)
Long too '
1523-7056
k523-7056
Zigmas Sadauskas
(312) 297-4810
(FTS) 353-2500
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
State ftidoor Air Quality
CornmiRee|SIAQ)
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and Ongoing.
policy on IAQ issues.
Coordinate activities of offices Ongoing.
whose activities or operations affect
tie indoor air quality of DOS
facilities.
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
DOS/Safety Office
DOS/Safety 0f8ee.
CONTACT
Stephen Urman
(202) 647-4302
(FTS) 647-4302
Slepriert Unman;
Ken Doolan
(802) 647-4302
(FTS) S47-43Q2
RADON ACTIVITIES
Radon Assessment Advisory
Group
Select a course of action for radon
control program for overseas
feufldings and dwellings.
Ongoing. Selection of action
to be completed by the end of
FYtm Conduct
requirements study to define
tecfinicai apprtjacfv and cost of
radon study. To be completed:
end of FY89,
DQSySafety office
(20^647-4302
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LEAD AGENCY/
PURPOSE STATUS OFFICE CONTACT
CIAQ Member Coordinate Federal research and Ongoing. DOT/OST/ Eugene Lehr
policy on IAQ issues. Environmental (202) 366-4860
Division (FTS) 366-4860
Examine air quality m cabins of Advisory committee formed la DOT/OST/ Arnold Konfeeinrt
commercial airiines. advJse or>protocol and coniract Aviation Regulations {202}366-4843
requirementQ, Contract an
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
Publications listed below were issued as a public information or technical assistance activity. They are intended to provide guidance to either the general public or some
specific segment of the public. Activities that result in the publication of technical reports are listed under the sponsoring Federal agency earlier in this document.
TITLE
DATE
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
CONTACT
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
The address of the EPA Public Information Center (PIC) is listed below. Those publications for which PIC is listed as the contact should be ordered from the
EPA Publication Information Center. Also, many of the publications listed below are available from the EPA Regional Offices.
EPA Public Information Center (PIC)
401 M Street S.W. (PM-221B)
Washington, D.C. 20460
(202) 382-2080
(FTS) 382-2080
TheJn$d.e Story; A Gafct&Jo tqdoor Air Quality
recr of State Indoor A< Acts
Fact Sheets: #1 : £ PA and indoor Air Quality
02: EPA Indoor Air Quaflty ftnpiementatton Plan
#3; Ventilation anrf Air Ouality in Offices
#4;
1988
Current Federal Indoor Air Activities
CUJzen's Guide to Radon
Reduction Methods: A Homeowner's Ouide
Interim Guidelines for Radon in New Horrte Construction
Radon Removal terri Household Watet*
1987
1987
1988
1988
1989
1986
1987
1987
1987
EPA/QAH/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/QAIAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/0RD/EETD
PIC
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Radon Measurement Proficiency 1987
' Slate Radon Pjwkam Summary 1987
-Hadon Reference- Manual 1987
Asbestos in the Home: A Homeowner's Guide 1988
Asfae&os In Homes 1987
'' Asbestos In Byftdino^s' Gtyft^riGe |p|r ^ejvtco^ ^nd Mpfr^en^ftcs P§fs^jnn?f Cn English and 1985
, Spartsft)
'^^^ Mteme MIMMM FQflowlna An Abatemenf Action 1985
^^^^<5onfrollina Asbestos^Containlna Materials *n SiiUdlnos 1985
$"f$W^%ffiX" f/" * ' '' "'
^^^terP^ntl^ M^t^ Disease Amono Mechanics 1986
*''ifflmG^«Tl^ft'^i?^!^fT^''N^ffl^ tjpd|3t& \ 386
'/"„ " ' /f '"'?" , / '/ , ' *
1988
Termiticides Consumer Information 1988
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/OAH/OHP
ePA/OAB/OPP
ePA/QAB/QBP
EPA Region 10
EPAandCPSC
EPA/QPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OT$
EPA/OPT$/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/OPTS/OT0
SPAandNfOSH
EPA/OPT$/OT$
EPA/OPTS/OPP
CONTACT
Mary Frances Briggs
(FTS)399-1255
Toxics Hofline
(202)554-1404
{FTS)554*1404
Jackie Bishop
(FTS)557-4474
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
TITLE
A Consumer Guide to Safer Pesticide Use
Citizen's Guide to Pesticides
Chlordane Consumer Information
U.SV CONSUME PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Asbestos in Homes
Safety Alert on Humidifiers
DATE
1987
1987
1987
1987
1988
LEAD AGENCY/
OFFICE
EPA/OPTS/OPP
EPA/OPTS/OPP
EPA/OPTS/OPP
CPSC and EPA
CPSC
CONTACT
CPSC Hotline
(800) 638-CPSC
tf,Sv DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Guidance for Indoor Air Quality Investigations
1987
Fteqjuctng tr}& Heft|fr| Corfsegyeficgs qf Smoking;
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
IrfcfooT Air Quality: How It Meets You
1989
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
0HHS/CDC/CC0PHP
DHHS/OD^CCDPHF*
TVA
Rick Gorman
(513)841-4382
(FTS) 684-4382
Technical iRtoanafion
Ce«(«, Office of
443-1690
Robert Ralney
f^05V382
(NoFTS)
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