Air And Radiation
                           (ANR-445)
EPA 400/10-90/006
October 1990
     &EPA   Current Federal
               Indoor Air Quality Activities
               Prepared with the cooperation of the
               Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ)
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

With the help of the Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ), EPA has published a list of Federal indoor air
quality activities each year since 1988. This publication is the 1990 update of that list.

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 CIAQ functions as the primary Federal coordination mechanism.

Through the CIAQ, each Federal agency is asked to supply a yearly update 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 of 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 of the list 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 list will be updated annually.

The information for this chart was complied by the Indoor Air Division, Office of Air and Radiation (ANR-445), 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 AUGUST 1990.  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 Names and Acronyms of Federal Government Agencies/Offices (C1AQ Members) 	   3
 Other Acronyms/Abbreviations 	   6

 Activities of the CIAQ Co-Chairs:

 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	   8
 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 	  33
 U.S. Department of Energy	  37
 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  	  50

 Activities of the CIAQ Member Agencies:

 Bonneville Power Administration (U.S. Department of Energy) 	  55
 General Services Administration 	  56
 National Aeronautics and Space Administration	  57
 Tennessee Valley Authority	  58
 U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)	  59
 U.S. Department of Defense	  61
 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development	  62
 U.S. Department of the Interior	  64
 U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 	  66
 U.S  Department of State	  67
 U.S. Department of Transportation  	  68

 Publications of CIAQ Agencies:

 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	  69
 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  	  71
 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 	  71
Tennessee Valley Authority	  71


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          GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND ACRONYMS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES
                                            (CIAQ MEMBERS)
CIAQ
Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality
CIAQ Co-Chair Agencies:

EPA

OA
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Office of Administrator
OARM       Office of Administration and Resource
            Management
EHSD       Environmental Health and Safety Division

OAR        Office of Air and Radiation
OAIAP       Office of Atmospheric and Indoor Air Programs
IAD         Indoor Air Division
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
HERL       Health Effects Research Laboratory
HHAG       Human Health Assessment Group
OEETD      Office of Environmental Engineering and
            Technology Demonstration
OHR        Office of Health Research
OMMSQA    Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and
            Quality Assurance
OTTRS      Office of Technology Transfer and Regulatory
            Support
RREL       Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
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 and Program Evaluation
OPA        Office of Policy Analysis
ORME       Office of Regulatory Management Evaluation
RID         Regulatory Integration Division

CPSC       U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
            COMMISSION

DOE        U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

PE         Policy,  Planning, and Analysis
OEA        Office of Environmental Analysis

CE         Conservation and Renewable Energy
OBT        Office of Building Technologies

ER         Energy Research
OHER       Office of Health and Environmental Research

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     GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND ACRONYMS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES (continued)
                                             (CIAQ MEMBERS)
 DRAW      Office of Remedial Action and Waste            ATSDR
 LBL        Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
 NE         Nuclear Energy
            Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
            Registry
 DHHS      U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
            SERVICES
Other Federal Agencies:

BPA        BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
 CDC        Centers for Disease Control                  DOC
 NIOSH      National Institutes for Occupational Safety and     NIST
            Health
 CEHIC      Center for Environmental Health and Injury
            Control                                    DOD
 CCDPHP    Center for Chronic Diseases Prevention and       DOA
            Health Promotion                            DON
 OSH        Office on Smoking and Health                  USAF
 NCHS       National Center for Health Statistics              OEHL

 NIH         National Institutes of Health
 NIEHS       National Institute of Environmental Health         DOI
            Sciences                                   NPS
 NIAID       National Institute of Allergy and Infectious         USGS
            Diseases
 NCI         National Cancer Institute                       DOL
 NHLBI       NationaPHeart, Lung and Blood Institute          OSHA
 NIDR        National Institute of Dental Research
HRSA       Health Resources Services Administration         DOS
DFOBSH     Division of Federal Employee Occupational
            Beneficiary Health Services                     DOT
                                                      OST
           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
           National Institute of Standards and Technology
           (formerly the National Bureau of Standards)

           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
           Department of the Army
           Department of the Navy
           U.S. Air Force
           Occupational and Environmental Health
           Laboratory

           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
           National Park Service
           U.S. Geological Survey

           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
           Occupational Safety and Health Administration

           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
           Office of the Secretary of Transportation

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   GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND ACRONYMS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES (continued)
                                      (CIAQ MEMBERS)
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

 ALA        American Lung Association
 ASHRAE    American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
 ASTM       American Society for Testing and Materials
 CO         Carbon Monoxide
 CEC        Commission of European Communities
 CIRRPC     Committee for Interagency Radiation Research and Policy Coordination
 ETS         Environmental Tobacco Smoke
 FDA         Food and Drug Administration
 HSIA        Halogenated Solvents Industry Association
 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
 MOU        Memorandum of Understanding
 NEA         National Education Association
 NESHAPs    National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
 NHANES HI   Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
 NO2         Nitrogen Dioxide
 PAHs        Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
 PTA         Parents and Teachers Association
SARA        Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
pCi/l         Picocuries per liter

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                             OTHER ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS (continued)
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
                                                                                                                    ^sta.
 CONSOLIDATED INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES
                    ,•..
           Coor $r«fior> ' '/
 CIAQ Co-chair
                                 Coordinate Federal research and policy  Ongoing.
                                 on IAQ issues.
                                                       -jy-V'-:.\,"'"  '"' '  '•';
Policy Development

Credenttetltng Study
Research Plan on Multiple Chemical
Sensitivity
                                 Provide funding to the National         Final report anticipated: Summer/Fall
                                 Academy of Sciences to define         1991.
                                 research needs on the issue of multiple
                                 chemical sensitivity.
Training «e6cfe Asa^Sfe   ' "; „ X  ' £>6wfo|S foi10HEa«QB;1rdining ^tet.    -   Dsft^rlfe|Sf:F^ft99^'
          •*      s^';^lPV^1i'<'^'''r      ' * f                 •'""•.            f           f
Buildings Program
                   for
                                Provide gu&ance ort dia&rtosi$+
                                         and prevention
Draft manual: Fan 1990. Anficipated
Manual for Prevention of IAQ Problems  Provide guidance to homebuilders,
in New Home Construction            architects, and homeowners on
                                techniques to prevent IAQ problems in
                                the construction of new homes.
                                                                Draft released: 4/90. Anticipated date
                                                                for final document: Winter/Spring 1991.
                                EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Bob Axelrad
(703) 308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
                                EPA/OAR/OAIAP
                                EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Pauline Johnston
(703) 308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
Betsy Agle
(703) 308^470
(FTS) 398-8470
                                                                                        U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                                                                                                             %&&i&fitiFj
Model School District Indoor Air Quality   Develop model school IAQ            Draft manual anticipated: 1/91.
Management Plan                    management plan for school districts.    Completion date for model
                                                                   management plan scheduled for:
                                                                   Fall 1991.
                                 '
                                                                                                      EPA/OAR/OAIAP
                                                        David Mudarri
                                                        (703)308-8470
                                                        (FTS) 398-8470
                                                                                                      EPA/OAR/OAJAP   ,
                                                                 -i s£."u,t^X<£," ^s..^'.-/5 '',-'- •-'<"" -
lAQ/Radon in Large Buildings
                                   Explore lAQ/radon mitigation link in     Initiated: Summer 1990.
                                   schools and other large buildings.
                                                                                                     EPA/OAR/OAIAP


                                                                                                     EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                        David Mudarri
                                                        (703)308-8470
                                                        (FTS) 398-8470
                                                        Bob Thompson
                                                        (202)475-9623
                                                        (FTS) 475-9623
 Hazards-in-Schools Project
                                  Coordinate EPA outreach to schools
                                  on environmental concerns. Produce
                                  comprehensive resource document in
                                  addressing environmental hazards in
                                  schools.
Resource document on asbestos,
radon, IAQ, lead in drinking water, and
other issues in preparation.
                                                                                                     EPA/OPTS/OTS
                                                                                                      EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                                                      EPA/OAR/IAQ
                                                                                                      EPA/OW/ODW
Barbara McCoy
(202)382-3790
(FTS) 382-3790
Anita Schmidt
(202) 47&9615
(FTS) 475-9615
David Mudarri
(703)308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
Jeff Cohen
(202)382-5456
(FTS) 382-5456
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                      jv-j,   «

   ISSUE/MAJQr^ ACTIVITY
 Pollutant/Source Program

 Assessment of Lung
 Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A       Provide technical and policy guidance    Draft released: 6/90. Anticipated
 Guide to Workplace Smoking Policies    for reducing risks from environmental    completion date: Winter 1990/1991.
 (w/DHHS)                          tobacco smoke in the workplace.
                                                                  EPA/OAR/OAIAP
                                                                                                                         Bob Axelrad
                                                                                                                         (703)308-8470
                                                                                                                         (FTS) 398-8470
Intergovernmental Program
Regional Pilot Project (Seattle)
Develop model regional public
Information program.
                                                                  In progress.
f f  <•   ""£*•& f. ff s <&«••" *w ^

EPA/OAR/OAIAP
Dave Kircher
(206) 442-4198
(FTS) 399-4198
IAQ Orientation Training
Develop 2-day introductory IAQ course   Region III pilot scheduled: Winter
targeted to Federal, State, and local     1990/1991.
government employees.
                                                                                                   EPA/OAR/OAIAP
CamilteLee
(703)308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
                                                                                           U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                            '.  '  , /'' -  - !"-*    's -'', »\
 IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
 Program Management
Headquarters Coordinator, EPA IAQ     Headquarters coordination of EPA
Research Program                  Indoor Air Research Program.
                                                                  Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/OTTRS
                                                                                                                        Kevin Teichman
                                                                                                                        (202)382-7669
                                                                                                                        (FTS) 382-7669
     *s  >" 5,

ORD Indoor Air Research Budget
                                 Coordinate Federal government
                                 research efforts related to IAQ.
 ,  ;   *\  \ --
   -.  •.       '
Ongoing.
                                                                                                  EPA/ORD/ECAO
                                                                                                  EPA/ORDIHEBL
                                                                                                    '
                      Norman Childs
                      (919) 541-2229
                      (FTS) 629-2229
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U.S.  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Headquarters Coordinator, EPA IAQ
 Health Effects Research
 Program Manager: Air and Energy
 Engineering Research Laboratory's fAQ
 Research Program


 Headquarters Coordinator, EPA IAQ
 Engineering Research


 Program Manager: Atmospheric
 Research and Exposure Assessment
 laboratory's 1AQ Itesesretj Program

 Headquarters Coordinator, EPA IAQ
 Monitoring Research


 indoor Air Reference Bibfidgraptry
ORO IAQ Research Activities Listing
Morrtlorfng

Low Cost Personal Monitoring Devices
for Indoor Air
 Headquarters coordination of EPA IAQ   Ongoing.
 health effects research.
 Coordinate the emissions testing,        Ongoing.
 modeling, chamber studies, and test-
 home studies of the indoor air
 prograwu

 Headquarters coordination  of EPA IAQ   Ongoing.
 source characterization and mitigation
 research.

 Coordinate monitoring studies of the     Ongoing,
 Indoor air program.


 Headquarters coordination  of EPA IAQ   Ongoing.
 methods development and  large
 building studies research.
Maintain an extensive bibliography of
fejerwce matertefei on Indoor air
Develop and maintain list of ORD IAQ
activities.
Develop and evaluate low cost,
comfortable personal monitoring and
sampling devices that can be worn
during normal activities.
                                   EPA/ORD/OHR
                                   EPA/ORD/OEETD
Publication of faibfiograpby containing
over $,400 citations, PuWfened
annually.

Ongoing.
Lab evaluation of real time NO2
monitor to be completed: 10/90.
Passive sampling device for ozone
developed: 6/90.  Lab and field
evaluation of ozone passive sampler to
be completed: 12/90. Prototype ozone
real time monitor fabricated: 6/90.  Lab
and field evaluation of prototype ozone
monitor to be completed: 10/90.
                                  EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
EPA/ORO/ECAO
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/ORD/AREAL
                       Sue Periin
                       (202)382-5877
                       (FTS) 382-6877
                                                         (919)541-2746
                                                         (FTS) 629-2746
                       Marshall Dick
                       (202)382-2583
                       (FTS) 382-2583
                                                         (919)541-7828
Deran Pashayan
(202)475-8936
(FTS) 4754936

Beverly Comfort
  *   *«$4<«l
    i629>4f6S

Beverly Comfort
(919) 541-4165
(FTS) 629-4165
Jim Mulik
(919) 541-3067
(FTS) 629-3067
                                                                                              U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATES
AGENCY/OFFICE
    OONTA0T
 Monitoring Methods and Devices for
 Retrieving Airborne Microorganisms
 Monitoring Support for Epidemiology
 Study of Asthmatics and Persons with
 Aflergies
 Support for Headquarters Study
 (see also Exposure and Risk
 Assessment)
 Portable Humidifiers SMdy
 Sampling Methods for VOCs in Indoor
 Air
 ofPofarVOGsinfnctoorAif
 Field Study: VOCs in Indoor Exposures
 from Personal Activities
 DerttortsbatiOift Study of
 Methods     ..     -

 Indoor Dispersion/Ventilation Model
Design and construct an exposure
room to develop a variety of monitoring
methods and samplers to retrieve
airborne microorganisms.

Provide «jon8Qi$a£ support for a joint
University of Arizona/EPA 300-home
epidemiology stadyi assetn&ie data on
viable bacteria and fungi to \shfen
Use occupant surveys and indoor air
monitoring to identify indoor air
problems in selected buildings.  Make
appropriate recommendations for
improving indoor air quality.

Evaluate the relationship between water
q«aay used in humidifiers and the
impact on indoor particle levels.

Design, develop, and evaluate an air
sampler for semivolatile organic
compounds that is suitable in
microenvironments.
semJvoiatite pofer organic compounds.

Identify personal activities which
increase exposure to VOCs and other
pollutants.

Evaluate available sampling equipment
and develop samplng; protocols;
Investigate the use of the NBS general
Indoor air quafity model in diagnosing
sick buildings.
Exposure review has been fabricated
and will be operational: 9/90.
Sampte collection initiated: 7/90.
EPA/ORD/EMSL-LV
Exposure assessment completed:
12/89.
Journal artJcte: 9/88; analysis complete:
3$89; second journal arttefe; 9/89L
Prototype samplers complete; field
evaluation complete; reports: 6/88,
11/89; papers presented: 11/89; journal
articles: 11/89,5/90,6/90.

<^ara«erira^n of polar compounds
ongoing; papers presented; 8/90,5/90f
10/90; journal artictes: 6/90, 9/90,

Final report: 10/89.
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORO/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
 EPA/ORD/AREAL
Analyses completed: 4/^; final report:    EPA/ORO/AREAL
 EPA/ORD/AREAL
Ongoing.
Steve Hem
(702)798-2100
(FTS) 545-2100


Steve Hem   ,
(702)798-2100
     545-2190
Ross Highsmith
(919) 541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Ross HJghsmftfc
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828

Nancy Wilson
(919) 541-4723
(FTS) 629-4723
                        $19)541-4723
                             629-4723
 Ross Highsmith
 (919) 541-7828
 (FTS) 629-7828
 John Irwin
 (919) 541-4567
 (FTS) 629-4567
                                                                                                U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
           STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Methodology for Measuring Temporal
 Variability of VOCs in Indoor Air
 Compertdimtt of Indoor Air Qualify
 Measurement Methods
 Methods for Sampling VOCs in Breath
TEAM Study: Particle Study
Indoor Air Study of 10 New Public
Buildings
Heattrr Effectd Research

Neurobenavforal and Sensory Irritant
Effects of Complex VOC Mixtures in
Humans
 Evaluate peak exposures to indoor
 pollutants from household products,
 combustion sources, and water off-
 gassing.

 Cample tnost commonly used 1AQ
 measurement methods for technical
 geJdahee soeurftents.

 Develop and improve methods for
 sampling VOCs in breath. Use canister
 for sampling very volatile VOCs and for
 single-breath samplings.

 Examine indoor concentrations of
 parttcte, (nicotine) and trace elements.
Measure indoor air concentrations of
selected VOC's in 10 new non-
complaint buildings. Assess emissions
from selected common building
materials.
Corroborate and extend Danish studies
of human exposures to complex gas-
phase organic compound mixtures
which result in SBS.
 Final report published: 1989.
Published; 9/90.
Report on method: 6/89.  Pilot field
study: 12/89.
Monitoring Instrument developed and
tested  Smalt scate p!Jo? sftidy
completed, Boat report: t$90,
175-home stody schedated fe Sept-
Oet T990 to Rfverside, CA.  Reports
and articles on eaiier TEAM studies
 EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPAYQRBfAREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORO/OMMSQft
Completed. Report available.
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
Replication study final report
completed: 9/89; follow-up study
initiated: 6/90.
EPA/ORD/HERL
Joachim Pfeil
(919) 541-4680
(FTS) 629-4680
(FTS) 629-7828

Bill Nelson
(919) 541-3184
(FTS) 629-3184
Lance Waftace
    ^349^8870
    I 349-3110
Lance Wallace
(703) 349-8970
(703)349-3110
(No FTS)
David Otto
(919)966-6226
(No FTS)
                                                                                            U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                                                            CWFACT
 Characterization of Normal and
 Sensitive Responses to Complex
 Mixtures of Volatile Organic
 Compounds
 infiammatoty Effects of CompfexVOC
 Mfc&mjs fo Buroaris
 Pulmonary Effects of Complex VOC
 Mixtures in Humans
 Toxfeotogteai fifteds of VQC Mixtures
 fo aafeaai and }
  ..          4
 Immunotoxicologlcal Effects of VOC
 Mixtures in Animals
 fctotogfcai Marfcss ter ir««lror»w*S
 tobacco Smoke §£E^ Exposure arid
Characterize olfactory, trigeminal,
respiratory, upper airway and
pulmonary immune function responses
to a mixture of VOCs. Develop
measures of neurologic, respiratory
and immune system responses to
VOCs for use in characterizing those
exhibiting symptoms of 'sick building
syndrome."
          resportee in humans.

Evaluate pulmonary effects (related to
SBS) of VOC exposure in humans.
                                  systen»aoa assess the potential for
                                          atescations,. Construct and
                                  VOC mixtures which wi8 enable
                                  eharactertzatton of eompiex mixture
                                                             or
Assess the immunotoxicity of VOC
mixtures by measuring pulmonary as
well as systemic immunotogteal
functions, including resistance to viral,
bacterial, allergic, and neoplastic
Ongoing. Initiated: 1990.
EPA/ORD/HERL
                                                                                        George Goldstein
                                                                                        (919)966-6204
                                                                                        (NOF7S)
                                 PilG4sb^COi^ete*9i®9;fOlk3w-u|>    EPA/ORO^SU.
                                 EPA/ORD/HERL
                                 EPA/ORO/HERL
                                 Initiate data collection: 9/90.
                                 Ongoing, oatacollecton Initiated:
                      James Prah
                      (919)966-6244
                      (NoFTS)

                      Oa» Costa
Ongoing.  Data collection initiated:
7/90.
 EPA/ORD/HERL
                                                                                         GaryBurteson
                                                                                         (919) 541-2555
                                                                                         (FTS) 629-2555
                                       reports futsaaiy' eosnine) being
                                 cfistribufedjevato^fonofDNA-adducts
                                  EPA/ORD/HERL
                                  ofETS.irK^odlngmofecuiarblornarkefS
                                  lor use fe assessing t^get dose.
                                                                                                                           
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
        LEAD
 AGetCY/OFffCE
     CONTACT
 Mutagenicity and Exposure Studies of
 Organic Emissions from Indoor
 Unvented Combustion Sources
 Exposure ami Risk Assessment

 Risk Characterization  Methodology for
 Indoor Carcinogens
Non-Carcinogenic PoJJulants and
Assessment of Biological
Contaminants in Indoor Environments
DataAnaiysts
IAQ Study in EPA Headquarters
Building
 Assess human exposure to air
 pollutants (PM10> organics, and criteria
 pollutants) from kerosene heaters in
 mobile homes; characterize and
 determine genotoxicity of organic
 emissions from kerosene heaters.
 Develop methodology to assess
 human health risks from specific
 categories of indoor air pollutants.  Use
 the framework to compare the results
 of existing risk characterization studies.


 Development of mMswost tisfc
 assessment methodology, and multiple
 j^lut^t strategy; assessment of
 Indoor bioeootaminarSs, survey of
 federal, Slate, and tocal indoor air
 research and research needs.

 Prepare an Information assessment of
 biological contaminants in indoor
 environments, including sources,
 monitoring methods, health effects, and
 mitigation techniques.

 Graphically represent indoor air
 pollution exposure data, compare
 indoor and outdoor pollution levels,
 and evaluate neatth effects data at
various exposure levels.

 Use occupant surveys and indoor air
 monitoring to identify indoor air quality
 problems in selected buildings.  Make
appropriate recommendations for
improving indoor air quality.
 Interim report being distributed.
 EPA/ORD/HERL
 Publication of risk characterization
 methodology; review of risk
 characterization studies; indoor
 concentrations of environmental
 carcinogens; methods of analysis for
 environmental carcinogens: 10/90.

 Ongotno.,
 EPA/ORD/ECAO
                                                                                                        EPA/ORD/ECAO
Study to be completed: 11/90.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
Ongoing.
Occupant survey report (Volume I):
11/89. Air quality monitoring report
(Volume II): 5/90. Anticipated
completion of final report (Volume III):
Fall 1990.
EPA/OARM/EHSD



EPA/ORD/OHEA
Judy Mumford
(919) 541-3095
(FTS) 629-3095
Michael Berry
(919) 541-4172
(FTS) 629-4172
Beverly Comfort
(919) 541-4165
(FTS) 62*4165
                       Michael Bern/
                       {SI9} 541-4172
Jeff Davidson
(202) 382-3640
(FTS) 382-3640
Hugh McWnnon
(202)382-5898
(FTS) 382-5898
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSU E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                            PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE        CONTACT
 Source Characterization and IAQ Control
Chamber Studies <*l Qfgante Emissions
from Material Sources
                                   Develop methods for determining
                                   emissions from indoor materials/
                                   protfsds; evefeiatethe effects of
                                   emfironmeotaJ vartabtes on ernission
                                   rate; evaluate indoor "sink" materials
                                   and describe ihetr atfsorpttort and re-
 Chamber Studies of Emissions from
 Unvented Combustion
 Leakage fromfVested Gas-fted
                                  source mocgficattona as tAQ cotttrol
                                  techniques.

                                  Develop emission factors for organic
                                  pollutants from unvented combustion
                                  sources; develop emission models;
                                  rank the health significance of sources.
                                   gas appflaiK»s te homes.
 Evaluation of indoor "Sinks*            Determine the behavior of indoor
                                   materials that act as sinks for organic
                                   compounds; develop data that
                                   describe the rate at which organics are
                                   adsorbed by and re-emitted from
                                   indoor sinks.

 Test House Studies of fridoor Sources   Oevelpp emissions testing procoJures
 Acid Aerosols from Portable Kerosene
 Space Heaters (see also Health Effects
 Procedures to Determine Air Exchange
                                  emission fectorsatid models; compare
                                  these to chamber measurements.

                                  Develop data for exposure assessment
                                  and model validation on acid aerosol
                                  emissions from kerosene space
                                  heaters used in mobile homes.

                                  Oevetep accarafo low cost, easy-to-
                                  use methods to determine air
Ongoing, ASTM Standard ©aide on
sman chamber testing: ^90-, 20
                      (9t9> 541-2991
                                                                    completed:
Further characterization of acid
aerosols from kerosene heaters: 2/89;
reports completed: 10/89.


Phase 8 evaluation of 20Q homes
completed: $/89; published: 3$a


Ongoing.  Initial results presented at
Indoor Air '90, Toronto: 8/90.
                                  EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                                                                      EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                                                                      EPA/ORD/AEERL
                       James White
                       (919) 541-1189
                            629-1189
                                                         James White
                                                         (919)541-1189
                                                                            Urwented kerosene heaters
                                                                    papert 8/57; r«oth-cake emissfens
                                                         Bruce Tfchenor
                                                         (919) 541-2991
                                                         (FTS) 629-2991
                                                         40hn Chang
                                                              5*1^
                                                             | 629-3747
emlsstons reporf; 10/88.

Pilot field study initiated: 2/89.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                         James White
                                                         (919) 541-1189
                                                         (fTS) 629-1189
                                                                                                                                  J341-84S*
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
 AGENCY/OFFICE
 IAQ Evaluation of Three Office
 Buildings
 Data Base of indoor Air PoButant
 Sources (DIAPS)
 Study IAQ of 3 buildings: one with a
 reported SBS problem, one
 constructed to optimize IAQ; and one
 control.
           up-to-dae data base of
 indoor atr source emissions.
 Initiate study: Spring 1987; complete
 sampling: Fan 1987.
 EPA/ORD/AEERL
 Ongoing, version 2.0 reteassdv 8/89.    EPA/ORD/AEERL
 Gene Tucker
 (919) 541-2746
 (FTS) 629-4930


 James Whfte
 IAQ Data Base for Organic
 Compounds
 Compile data on measured
 concentrations of vapor-phase organic
 compounds in buildings into Lotus
 1-2-3 data base.
          of IAQ COfitroi Alteratives    EvaluMerelath^ merits (cost and
Soil Gas Mitigation
Source Catalog
Btocontaminate Control
                                  1AQ, MetfK*& to Jse evaluated inefode
                                  kjw-erniffing products, ventifeiorf, and
 Apply radon mitigation techniques to a
 house with an organic soil gas problem
 to determine if the same technique will
 also mitigate these problems.
 Determine air exchange rate in
 sufficient detail to be able to apply IAQ
 model to house.

 Provide a listing of sources of indoor
 stir ponmants mtt possifeto source
Determine the effect of RH,
temperature, surface moisture, and
biocides on biological contaminates in
the indoor air.
 Ongoing. Periodic update of database
 completed: 1/90.
 EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                                    EPA/ORD/AEERL
 Baseline data collected: FY1990.
 Collect data with mitigator system on
 and off:  FY 1991.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Complete materials list for homes and
offifees a*8* indicate winter* nwterials
may resources of fttdborafr
emissions:  FY 1990. Wentlfy
constituent emissions for selected
sources:

New.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
 MaxSamfleld
 (919) 541-1518
 (FTS) 629-1518
James White
(919) 541-1189
(FTS) 629-1189
                                                                                                                             (FTS3 629-1189
John Chang
(919) 541-3747
(FTS) 629-3747
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                           PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 IAQ Model
 Technical Support to Program Offices
 Other Projects  s

 IAQ Questions for NHANES III
RADON ACTIVITIES

flegutatory Proposal
i  ^ i^~r^ v? -*w ^ •• '•
                                 Develop an easy-to-use tool for
                                 assessing IAQ problems, conducting
                                 risk analysis, and evaluating control
                                 options.

                                 Develop tew cost, easy-to-use methods
                                 for measuring air flows between rooms
                                 and WAC, between sooras and
                                 outdoors, and other important indoor
                                 at flows |*0* to exhattstfans).

                                 Provide short-term responses to
                                 requests from EPA program offices
                                 regarding emissions from indoor
                                 materials and products.
                                 Add questions to NHANES study that
                                 will permit analysis of contribution of
                                 indoor air pollution sources to health
                                 problems identified in survey.

                                 Compare tevefs of air pollution Inside
                                 andottfsktenomes. Dostatisffcaf
                                 analysis of personal exposure, indoor,
                                 and outdoor data.
                                  water ireatmeni data tor removal of
                                  r$qT6nuc»des from oVtoMng water in
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing.  Report on perchloroethylene
emission from dry cleaned fabrics for
OAR and OTS: 10/88; assessments of
organics emissions from Waterside
Mall carpet and office partitions for OA:
8/88; evaluation of mercury from
interior latex paint: in progress.
Ongoing.
                                                                   Air quality measurements for 3$
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/OHEA
                                                                   completed; 19881 Final report due;
                                                                   3/89< $taflsticai analysis due: Fa»
                                                                   1S89.        ,   ,
                                                                                                     EPA/OW/ODW
Leslie Sparks
(919) 541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458


Leslie Sparks
(919)541-2458
Bruce Ttohenor
(919) 541-2991
(FTS) 629-2991
Sherry Setevan
(202) 382-2604
(FTS) 382-2604


AndyManaJe
{202)382-6365
^=75)382-6365
                                                                                                                            (202)382-7575
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 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
                                                                               STATUS
       LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Research on Radon Removal from
 Drinking Water
 Radon Education and Awareness lor
 H«a8r» Workers


 Building Site Characterization
 Buttet Montana Radon Report
 Assess effectiveness of radon removal
 techniques at point-of-entry into home
 and for community water supplies for
 both high and low concentrations of
 radon.

 inform hearth professionals about the
 itsfes assoefated with indoor radon.
                                                                    Research on removal of high levels of
                                                                    radon completed. Reports available.
                                                                    Research on removal of low levels of
                                                                    radon to begin: 6/91.


                                                                    Ongotag,
EPA/ORD/RREL
                                  Investigate the methods to characterize   Ongoing.
                                  the radon potential of building sites.


                                  Report the results of extensive          Rnai.
                                  measurements JQ 68 homes in 0utte,
                                  Montana,
Comparison of Geology and Indoor     Develop methodology to identify high    Ongoing.
Radon                             radon potential areas.
 Committee on todcor At Quality and
 Radon Workgroup (w/DOE)
 House Evaluation Program
Education in Housing Industry on
Radon to Homes
Land Evaluation Studies-Coastal Plain
Characterization


National Equivalent Uranium Map
Produdfonfw/DGl)          ,
                                  pending federal radon legislation,
                                  ongoing; programs, and other issues,

                                  Evaluate the cost and effectiveness of
                                  mitigation methods and provide
                                  hands-on demonstrations.
                                  Ongoing.
                                  Ongoing.
Educate the building Industry on state-   Ongoing.
of-jfie-aS radon mitigation and
prevention techniques.

Assist EPA in determining the          Completed.
geological characteristics of a low
radon potential area.

Reprocess U& 00E National Uranium   Ongoing,
Resource Evaluation (MURE) aerial
                                                                    EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                                                      EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                                                     EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                                                     EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                                                     ERft/OAR/OHP
Kim Fox
(513) 569-7820
(FTS) 684-7820
                       Mary Culler
                       £02} 4754617
                       0TSJ 475361?

                       Sharon Wirth
                       (202) 475-9615
                       (FTS) 4753615
                                                                                                                             (292) 475*$615
                                                                                           Sharon Wirth
                                                                                           (202) 475-9615
                                                                                           (FTS) 475-9615
David Price
(202)475-9623
(FTS) 475-9623

DaveMurane
(202)475-9623
HFIS) 475-9623

Tom Peake
(202) 475-9615
(FTS) 4753615

Sharon Wirth
{202)4753615
$F1% 4753615
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   1SSU E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
                                                                                                            LEAD
                                                                                                      AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 Technical Assistance for Indoor Radon
 National Assessment of Radon Gas
 (SARA section 118(k))
                                  Deliver a national surface radium map    Ongoing.
                                  and report using NURE summary
                                  statistics.

T«oh^teaJAssl5UBWB«qr Stale Radon    ^ov^gwfogfe^asBBssrnefttsof
                                  statewide ration potential.
                                  Describe locations in the U.S. where     Completed.
                                  radon is found, and assess levels in
                                  these structures. Determine the level of
                                  radon gas and radon daughters which
                                  poses a health threat, and assess the
                                  health threat for structures identified
                                  above; determine methods of reducing
                                  or eliminating the human health threat
                                  of radon gas and radon daughters.
                                  Include guidance and public
                                  information materials on mitigating
                                  radon.

                                  Pjepa& a database tnat wS contain     New.
                                  jadon rfieasurernenls made toy/ UFA
                                  and private vendors.

                                  Estimate the frequency distribution of    Ongoing.
                                  annual average radon exposures in
                                  U.S. homes using year-long
                                  measurements, and assess correlations
                                  between residential radon
                                  concentrations and various factors.

                                  Transfer techtidogy for <»nstructjrtg     Ongoing.
                                  radon resistant buildings to private
                                  sector, and provide data for the
                                  development of model building codes.

                                  Test capabilities of companies          Ongoing.
                                  measuring indoor radon, and provide
                                  the public with a mechanism for
                                  identifying qualified testing companies.
                                                          EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                          EPA/OAR/ORP
 National Database of indoor Radon
 National Residential Radon Survey
                                                          EPA/OAR/ORP
 Radon Measurement Proficiency
 Program (RMP)
                                                                                                       EPA/QAR/O3P
                                                          EPA/OAR/ORP
                                              Sharon Wirth
                                              (202) 475-9615
                                              (FTS) 475S615
                                              (202)475-9615
                                              (FTS) 475-9615

                                              Kirk Maconaughey
                                              (202) 475-9615
                                              CFTS) 475^615
                                              (202)4754615
                                              (FTS) 475-9615

                                              Frank Marcinowski
                                              (202) 475-9615
                                              (FTS) 475-9615
                                               Phil Jalbert
                                               (202)475-9623
                                               (FTS) 475-9623
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
           STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Radon Measurements in Schools
 (School Protocol Development Study)
 Radon Mffigattofi and Prevention
 Workplaces
 Revisions to EPA Radon Measurement
 Protocols
 State/EPA Indoor Radon Survey
State Mitigation Contractor Survey
Workplace Protocol Development and
Federal Buildings Surveys
 Collect data on radon and radon
 progeny concentrations in schools.
 Transfer informations developed fcy EPA
 OT radon mitigation and prevention in
 private sector.

 Revise EPA Radon Measurement
 Protocols to include new methods for
 measuring indoor radon and radon
 decay products.

 He^i States fctengfy areas wttere
 elevated radon fevels (not spots) may
 occur, and est&nate the Statewide and
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 effectiveness of private
sector efforts to reduce radon levels.
Develop national protocols, for
measuring radon in workplaces.
Oversee Federal agency radon
surveys.
 Ongoing. Interim report on study in
 Fairfax County, Virginia completed.
 Study will continue during the 1988-
 1989 school year.  Guidance document
 is also available.  Final guidance
 expected: Winter 1995.

 Mew.
 Ongoing.
Ongoing,
 EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/GAB/QRP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
Completed. Report available.
EPA/OAR/ORP
                                              m«igaf ion techniques to   Ongoing.
                                  Supstfuftd sites wfth t8gft feveteof
                                                           risks,
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Anita Schmidt
(202) 475-9615
(FTS) 475-9615
MikeBoyd
Mike Boyd
(202) 475-3615
(FTS) 475-9615
JohnHoombeck
(202)475-9623
(FTS) 475-9623
MikeBoyd
(202) 475-9615
(FTS) 475-9615
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
                                           STATUS
                                                                        LEAD
                                                                 AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                           CONTACT
 Radon Contractor Proficiency Program  Operate a voluntary proficiency
 (RCPP)                           program to evaluate the effectiveness
                                 of mitigation contractors.
 State Indoor Radon Grants (SIRG)
           frtcenHves for Radon
 Environmental Contaminants in
 Schools
 RadonMtttgatton in Existing Homes-
 Florida
 Radon Mitigation in Existing Homes
 Maryland
EPA radon research program.


Provide grant funds to establish and
expand radon programs.
Evaluate EPA's guidance to schools
about asbestos, radon, and lead in
drinking water.
process border to develop
         fet Jft ^specific tnftjgatfon
HVAO system opermit»i; Carriers to
prevent radon eniry; arid site
preparation prior to constructtort

Pursue tow cost mitigation techniques
for houses with relatively low to
moderate initial radon concentrations.
                                                        process.
                                 Assess system d»rab8%; study house
Ongoing.



Ongoing,



Ongoing.
                                                                 EPA/OAR/ORP
                                 Received draft final report: 7/90.
                                                                 EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                 EPA/OPPE/ERAB
                                                                 EPA/OPPE/ORME
                                 Complete.  EPA-600/8-90-056
                                 distributed. One other report in
                                 preparation.
                                                                 EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                                                                   EPA/ORO/AEERL
                                                                                       Lee Salmon
                                                                                       (202)475-9605
                                                                                       (FTS) 475-0605

                                                                                       Marshall Dtck
                                                                                       Sylvia Malm
                                                                                       (202) 475-9617
                                                                                       (FTS) 475«617

                                                                                       AfanCsrftn
                                                            382-S944

                                                       Bill O'Neil
                                                       (202)382-5487
                                                       0=18)382-5487

                                                       Dave Sanchez
                                                       (919)541-2979
                                                       ^TS) 029^970
                                                       Bruce Henschel
                                                       (919)541-4112
                                                       (FTS) 629-4112
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                                                                 CONTACT
 Radon Mitigation in Existing Houses
 New Mexico
 Radon Mitigation in Existing Homes •
 Ofifo
 Radon Mitigation in Existing Homes -
 Tennessee
 Evaluation of Existing Radon Mitigation
 Systems i
Radon Mitigation in New Construction
- Maryland/Virginia

Ration Mitigation in New Const ruction
Radon Mitigation in New Construction
-New York
 Assess the design and performance of   Ongoing.
 mitigation systems for slab-on-grade
 and crawl-space houses, with
 conditions representative of the
 Southwest.

 Adapt mitigation techniques which
 have proven effective in other locations
 to the geologic and construction
 conditions of Ohio, aatf develop and
 demonsttate approaches (&.g., sealing)
 for redwcJngi radon teveJs In basement
 houses with sligttfly elevated levels.

 Provide an in-depth look at techniques   Ongoing.
 which can be used to mitigate houses
 with crawl spaces, and focus on the
 most effective crawl space mitigation
 techniques.

€vatuate active solt depressurteation     Ongoing.
systems Chouses having poor st*>-
                                   Ongoing.
                                  Ongoing,
                                  EPA/ORD/AEERL
Complete. Reports: EPA-600/8-89-G71   EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                  EPA/ORD/AEERL
durability efflaHgaBon systems
tiave been operating for several years.

Study fifteen homes, and evaluate the
effectiveness of radon resistant
construction features.

Develop ar«l demonstrate radon
pjSBvenlan techniques thai can t» used
fey builders of houses.

In first phase, demonstrate radon
reduction techniques in houses
representing 6 structure types.
Evaluate systems in houses previously
mitigated. In second phase, use
radon-resistant construction techniques
during construction of block basement
homes.
                                  Complete.  Report EPA-600/8-89-001
                                  distributed.
                                  EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                  EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                 EPA/ORD/AEERL
                      Bruce Henschel
                      (919) 541-4112
                      (FTS) 629-4112
                      Bruce Henschef
                      {91$) 541-4112
                      (FTS) 629-4112
                      Michael Osbome
                      (919) 541-4113
                      (FTS) 62&4113
                                                         feyce Henschef
                                                         (919)541-4112
                      Michael Osbome
                      (919) 541-4113
                      (FTS) 629-4113
                      (FTS) 629-2802

                      Michael Osbome
                      (919) 541-4113
                      (FTS) 629-4113
                                                                                               U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUWWfAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
          STATUS
AGENCY/OFFICE       CONTACT
 "Radon Reduction Methods: A
 Homeowner's Guide" Brochure (4th
 Edition)
Gather research information from       Ongoing.
various field projects to incorporate into
this brochure.
                                                                  to*
                                EPA/ORD/AEERL
                      Kelly Leovic
                      (919) 541-7717
                      (FTS) 629-7717
 Study of Sealants and Coatings
Use laboratory data to characterize
radon entry routes, study several
potential surface sealants and coatings,
monitor air flow rates induced through
concrete block walls, and test coatings
for effectiveness in reducing flow rates.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
John Ruppersberger
(919) 541-2432
(FTS) 629-2432
 Ambient Air Study
Investigate and document radon        Ongoing.
ambient air concentrations throughout
the U.S.
                                 EPA/OAR/ORP
                      Mike Boyd
                      (202) 475-9615
                      (FTS) 475^615
                                                                                                                                            *}'
 National School Radon Survey
To develop and conduct national        New.
school survey pursuant to Section 307
oflRAA.
      ,;- ,£ ' *
EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                       Lisa Ratcliff
                                                       (202) 475-9615
                                                       (FTS) 475-9615
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 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
                                              STATUS
                                                                            LEAD
                                                                     AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
  Radon Public Information Activities
  Regional Ffadon Training
 •Reducing Radon in Structures'
 Training Course

 Evaioafion of Different Reactions to
 Evaluation of EPA's Risk
 Communication Efforts
fladbrt in Wtoar Pamphlet
Update Citizen's Guide to Radon
Ad Council
Radon Action Week
 Develop infonaaflan and provJcte
 !fafi*ig; to Federal and St«e officiatei
 private flows, and #» pt*lio regan-flag
 healin risks pc^ by radon.
 Demonstrate and teach methods of
 mdon measureowrft ami mstigaioo,
 and provide training and administer
                                   Ongoing;
 Contractor Proficiency Program.
 Present the 'Reducing Radon in
 Structures' training course for radon
 diagnostics and mitigation.
 Design a risk communication strategy
 that will {dad to appropriate testing and
 Produce and distribute materials
 regarding the effectiveness of EPA risk
 communication, including journal
 articles and EPA publications.
                                   Ongoing.
                                   Published,
                                   Ongoing. Selected titles: Radon Risks:
                                   Attitudes, Perceptions and Actions,
                                   EPA/230-04-S9-049 August 89; Alerting
                                   the Apathetic and Reassuring Vie
                                   Alarmed - Communicating About Radon
                                   Risk in Three Communities EPA/230-
                                   08-88-036.  Journal article: Winter 1990.
                                                                    EPA/OAR/ORP
                                                                    EPA/OPPE/ERAB
                                                                    EPA/OPPE/ERAB
Develop pubfe information materials for  Anticipated publication: Fait 1990.
owners of private wells containing
radon.
Revise and update policy and
guidance to homeowners on indoor
radon.
                                  Review of draft to be completed: Fall
                                  1990.
                                                                    EPA/OW/ODW
                                                                    EPA/OAR/ORP
Prepamar^ distribute Pubfic Service    TV PSA pfaying in 33 states.
TV, radio and print
Develop activities in support of National  New.
Radon Action Week.
                                                                    EPA/OAR/ORP
MarkDickson
(202) 475-9617
(FTS) 475^617
Ernestine Thomas
(202) 382-5606
(FTS) 382-5606
                                                                                                                             (202)382-7575
                                                                                                                             TO'
Mike Walker
(202) 475-9617
(FTS) 475-8617
                                                                                           Kristy Miller
                                                                                           (202)475-9617
                                                                                           (FTS) 475^617
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Public Outreach (Local)
PURPOSE STATUS
Work with local American Lung New.
Association chapters to develop public
information and outreach activities on
indoor radon.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
EPA/OAR/ORP
CONTACT
*
Mary Culler
(202) 475-9617
(FTS) 475-9617
TOXK3
Asbestos Actfvfttes

NESHAPs Regulations (section 112 of
the Clean Air Act)
                                   Protect public health from exposure to
                                   asbestos in ambient air.
 Asbestos School LOatt and Stand
                                   schools waft gpeatest hazard
                                   largest need to abate damaged or
                                  Enforcement of several regulations
                                  including ones prohibiting manufacture
                                  of spray-on asbestos Insulation and
                                  molded pipe insulation and requiring
                                  appropriate procedures for demolitions
                                  and renovations involving asbestos
                                  ongoing. Revisions to regulations
                                  under development

                                  Funded ^400 School abatement
                                  projects %wM&® more that* $245
                                  million irt awards since 1985.
                                                                    EPA/OAR/OAQPS
 Worker Protection Rule
 Ban and Phase Down Rute
 Asbestos-Containing Materials in
 Schools Rule
Protect health of workers not covered
by OSHA regulations.
                                                                    EPAfQPTS/QT'S
                                  Ongoing enforcement of rule           EPA/OPTS/OTS
                                  developed in 1986 and revised in 1987.
Regulate uses of asbestos to protect    Fmat rule published: July 1989.         EPA/OPTS/QTS
                                  Enforcement of rule promulgated in     EPA/OPTS/OTS
                                  1987.
remaining uses of asbestos products.

Protect public health in schools.
Simms Roy
(919) 541-5263
(FTS) 629-5263
(202)382-3790
(FTS) 3823790


Dave Wagner
(202)382-3862
(FTS) 382-3862

Dave Wagner
(202)382^862
     382*3868
Gina Bushong
(202) 382-3790
(FTS) 382-3790
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" , '
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTiVITY
Hazards-in-School Project











' '': PURPOSE
Coordinate EPA outreach to schools
on environmental concerns. Produce
comprehensive resource document in
addressing environmental hazards in
schools.







SV^ '- ^ '.8IX!\& V' -' - AGENCY/O1
Resource document on asbestos, EPA/OPTS/OTS
radon, IAQ, lead in drinking water, and
other issues in preparation.
EPA/OAR/ORP


EPA/OAR/IAQ


EPA/OW/ODW


^•MtSt^
Barbara McCoy
(202) 382-3790
(FTS) 382-3790
Anita Schmidt
(202) 475-9615
(FTS) 475-9615
David Mudarri
(703) 308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
Jeff Cohen
(202)382-5456
(FTS) 382-5456
 Other Chemicals/Sources
r
 Carpet Workgroup
                                                                        nsKas^^rmntcofaptetedirf '-
Coordinate assessment of the risk of
chemicals emitted from carpets and
options for reducing those risks.
Action plan announced: 4/18/90. Plan
now being implemented.  Reviewing
carpet industry studies and other
sources of information. EPA response
to a union petition regarding carpet.
Announced: Federal Register 4/18/90.
EPA/OPTS/OTS
Richard Leukroft
(202) 382-7319
(FTS) 382-7319
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Integrated Chlorinated Solvents
 Workgroup (w/CPSC. OSHA, and FDA)
 Consumer Exposure Methodology and
 Guidelines for Collection of Data
 Pertaining to inhalation Exposures in
 Residential Buildings
 Model (MCCEM)
 PFT (perfluorocarbon tracer) Data Base
 *fettvodx>togy Oeveiopmertt for Anatysis
 of Volatile C^ganic Gompounds
 (VOCs) in Blood
Coordinate irrteragency assessment of
key policy issues regarding uses of 4
major solvents.  Identify regulatory and
non-regulatory options to reduce
exposure. Risk management options
selection of dry cleaning
(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.
inhalatJoR exposure to airborne
concentraflons of chemicals released
f«^<»rm»mer products using air
taf&ratfert and interzonal aMow rates
for user-setected or user-designed
residences.

Improve methods for modeling
exposure to contaminants in indoor air
in homes.
CPSC required labelling of methylene
chloride products and Is currently
evaluating the efficiency of such
labelling. EPA is addressing indoor air
risk management issues for paint
stripping, aerosols, and dry cleaning.
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
Extensive data set of air exchange
rates and interzonal air flows in homes
completed: 1990.
EPA/OPTS/OTS
Paul Campanula
(202)382-3946
(FTS) 382-3946
Pat Kennedy
(202) 382-3916
(FTS) 382-3916
                                                         Pat Kennedy
                                                         (202)382-3916
                                                         (FTS) 382-3916
 Pat Kennedy
 (202) 382-3916
 (FTS) 382-3916
?oW^n0winemo^Jorrneasuring     Protocol completed; 1W,  Hocuoer*   6PA#Pt$?Q7$
VOCs taken Mo human body.
                                                                                            <)FT^ 382*3583
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
 AO1NCY/0FFICE
                                                            CONTACT
 Household Products Composition and
 Usage Surveys
 Human Adipose Tissue Survey
 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.

 identify levels of setected pollutants in
 human tissues.
 Toxic Substances/Household Products Public Information Activities
 Toxic Substances pyfaijcatfons
Toxic Substances Hotline
provide public wife fn&iraagor* about
the uses and nazards of asbestos and
other toxte substances.

Provide hotline service to answer
questions from the public.
Toxfc Substances/Household Products Research Actfofttes

Asbestos in Residences
Household PfOducts CoocentfEtlions
Levels: IAQ Test House
Determine the amount of asbestos in
residences.
Assess the indoor air concentrations of
chemfcals from use of household
protects m « fcotne voder sertroBea1
condifions. Compare levels, found with
chamber ^udtes and indoor air <|uaKy
fftodefing.
 Report available.
EPA/OPTS/OTS
                      Reports
and journal artlctes avatfable. Funded
publications.


Ongoing.  (Phone number (202) 554-
1404)
Small screening study completed.
Oagafeg.
                                 EPA/OPTS/OTS
EPA/ORD/AREEL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
                                                        Susan Dillman
                                                        (202) 382-5375
                                                        (FTS) 382-5375
                                                                                                                               382-3583
                       MichaeJStaht
                       (202)382-3949
                       (FTS) 3S2-3949

                       Wanda Woodbum
                       (202) 382-3795
                       (FTS) 382-3795
                                                       Leslie Sparks
                                                       (919) 541-2458
                                                       (FTS) 629-2458

                                                       Jc*« Chang
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 PESTICIDE ACTIVmES
 TermKlcides

 Ctilordane
Protect public from ^cposure to
 New Termitteides
 Other PesftcWeActtvttles

 Non-Occupational Pesticide Exposure
 Survey
 Antimlci'obiais
Evaluate effectiveness and toxicfty of
new termltldde products.
Measure levels of over 20 pesticides in
homes.
Determine exposure to antimicrobials
 Pesticide Data Requirements
Add new data requirements for
pesticide application exposure and
post application exposure.
                                              require acfions tsy
                                  manufactwer to reduce risfcs to public
                                  heaitfi, as appropriate.
Hatted sale cf cntoitiane and
heptaeWor to pest control operations
under 1987 MOD with Velsiccrt (sold
manufacturer) unless certain conditions
are wet  Manufacturets have
wfthdrawn afdrln and dieldrin from
market

Ongoing.
Data collected from homes in
Jacksonville, FL and Springfield, MA.
Final report to be completed: 7789.

Currently reviewing exposure data
submttted to Agency fe response to
1987 data coilecSon request
Coflectton and evataatton of toxteofcgy
EPA/OPTS/OPP
Data requirements issued in proposed
form: Fall 1990.
                                  Implementation of 1987 pofiey requiring
                                  actions on both existing and new inwts
                                  is ongoing.  Most products have been
                                  reformufeted to remove toxfe inerts,
                                  Program of eofect&g data on new
                                  inerts in progress.
EPA/OPTS/OPP
EPA/ORD^MS
EPA/OPTS/OPP
                                                                                                     gPA/OPTS/OPP
Michael Firestone
(202)557^459
(FTS) 557-0459
Michael Firestone
(202)557-0459
(FTS) 557-0459
Andrew Bond
(919) 541-4329
(FTS) 629-4329

Jim Wilson
 Michael Firestone
 (202)557-0459
 (FTS) 557-0459

 LynaBraOey
 (703)557-0382
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
STATUS
                                     LEAD
                               AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 Pesticide Public Information Activities

 Pu Wo taftwfnattofj                 Answer pufclte ipquWes on pesticide
 DRINKING WATER ACTIVITIES

 tesueMaxiinumCtontdratnanf Levete     fiegtMeanfwtwaofVOCfefn dStoktog
 (MCLs)
                               Maintain National PestfeJde
                               Tefemtitonicatfom Network hotfiae
                               (phone numtwn 800^58-PEST; In
                               Texas: 80e-743r309t}. Brochure abotA
                               NPTN available.
                               Rnal MCLs for 8 VOCs issued: 1987.
                               Final MCLs for addffiona/ 10 VOCs
                                                                                                                 {703)557-0576
                    EPA/OW/OOW
                                                              MCLs fcx addfttonaJ 3 VOCs proposed:
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,
washing machines).
MCLs for additional 3 VOCs proposed:   EPA/OW/ODW
7/90.
                                         KenBafley
                                         (202) 382-5535
                                         (FTS) 382-5535
                                         Maria Gomez-Taylor
                                         (202)475-7274
                                             475-7274
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             INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                           STATUS
                                       LEAD
                                 AGENCY/OFFICE
                          CONTACT
CIAQ Co-Chair
indoor Air "GyftJanee Doco tnenf fer
Consumer Information Kit (w/CPSC
and NEHA)
IAQ RESEARCH ACTWfTlES

Kerosene Heaters
Harriman ReW Study
Monitoring of Biological Pollutants
Honra HurrMfferSj Vaporizers, and
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on 1AQ issues.
Prcwdd guidance to con$stwer on How
to assess and decrease indoor air
pottufion exposure i« homes from
biologtcal pollutants and asbestos.
Provide State and local governments
with consumer information materials.
Ongoing.
Btatogtcals document completed;
Spring t99Q. Asbestos document to
        e; Fa? 1990.
CPSC
CPSC
Completed: 7/90.
EPA/OAFVOAIAP
Develop certification test method for
kerosene heater emissions of NO*.
Laboratory evaluation completed.
Report for task group review: 8/90.
CPSC
i^i^ sources and^^con<»nirattons of    Report available.
btotoglcal pollutants present in air of
residences {coordinated with Harvard
6-C8y Study).
Obtain monitoring data and analysis of
the concentrations of biological
pollutants in homes in Portage, Wl,
Steubenville, OH and Topeka, KS
(coordinated with Harvard 6-City
Study).

Identify btaaerosote and selected
partteufate amte^ons from certain
appMnces found i
Multi-year investigation initiated: Winter
1987.  Report completed: 1990.
 CPSC
Chamber tesgngcomptetedL Report     GPSC
Sandra Eberte
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554

Sandra Eberte
{301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Lad Saltzman
{301)492*477
     492-647T
Ken Giles
(301) 492-6580
0rTS) 492-6580
David Mudarri
(202)475^592
(FTS) 475-8592
Al Martin
(301) 492-6508
(FTS) 492-6508

Susan Wombte
(301)492^554
{FTS) 492-6554


Lori Saltzman
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477
                       Eva Lehman
                          f 492-6477
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    ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
                                          LEAD
                                   AOENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
  Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
 Hearth Effects of Biological Pollutants
 IAQ Macromodel for Assessing IAP
 from Combustion Appliances (w/DOE
 and EPA)

 IAQ Modet {w/DOE and EPA)
 N02 Health Research
Kerosene Heaters
Exposure Assessment of Asbestos in
Homes
Wood Stove Emissions
Air Filtration Appliances
 Evaluate and promote effective, low
 cost, reliable CO detectors to protect
 against acute poisonings from leaking
 appliances and venting systems.

 Attempt to correlate data on housing
 conditions and respiratory symptoms
 of children with trie biological pollutant
 monitoring data from their homes
 (coordinated wrtn Harvard 6-City
 Study).

 Develop and validate a macromodel for
 predicting indoor air pollutant
 concentrations.

 Verify NlST iraxiet and «xiend user
 friendliness of tAQ models.
 Measures urinary excretion of hydro-
 xyproline, as non-invasive indicator of
 NO  effects on lung matrix of children.
                           end
respiratory symptoms of chSdren fe
used; cftecfc for associations.

Assess potential for exposure to
airborne asbestos fibers in homes with
deteriorating, in-place asbestos
materials.

Gharacterke vapor and particuiate
poly-nuclear aromatic pottutants In 150
fiomes in Tennessee. Evaluate health
impact of PAHs from wood stoves.

Assess ability of certain types of air
filter appliances on market to remove
NO2 and certain organic gases from
indoor air.
 Priority project. Evaluation to start:
 10/91.  Voluntary standards liaison
 ongoing.


 Analyzing data from Portage, Wl, and
 Steubenvilfe^ OH, and Topeka, KS.
 Report to be completed: Summer
Phase I draft report to be completed:
Summer 1990.
Firus report exjjected; Fan: 1990,
Final report completed: 1988.
SarnpBag; performed: Winter 1$86,
Report completed: 1988.
Phase I completed in 45 homes: June
1987. Phase II sampling completed,
analysis underway. Report: Summer
1989.

Sampling completed-1966. Risk
                                   CPSC
                                   CPSC
summaries to be completed: Summer
1990.

Report on the testing of four devices
completed: 1988.
                                   CPSC
                                   CPSC
                                   CPSC
                                   CPSC
                                  CPSC
                                  CPSC
                                  CPSC
Jacqueline Elder
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554


LofiSaflzrrian
(301)492-6477
    i 492-6477
Warren Porter
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477


(301)492-6508
LoriSaltzman
(301) 492-6477
(FTS) 492-6477

Susan Wombfe
Sandra Eberte
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Bharat Bhooshan
(301) 492-6994
(FTS) 492-6994
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                          PURPOSE
           STATUS
                                        LEAD
                                 AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Air Fitters (w/NIST)
                                 Develop standard test method for
                                 evaluating the ability of the air filters to
                                 remove gaseous contaminants.
                                samples and adhesives. Evaluate
                                consomer complaints.

KEY TOXIC CHEMICALJHOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ACTWITIES
 Asbestos
 Methylene Chtoride
 Methytene Chloride Petition
                                wood airsogfj fiaSonal consensus
                                organization,

                                Reduce consumer exposure to
                                asbestos from products.
                                Assess cancer risk and reduce
                                oooswner exposure le taeihytene
                                chloride through Improved labeling of
                                products.


                                Address petition to ban methylene
                                chloride in consumer products.


                                Evaluate impact of coi«Tgsslon
                                  . J.K .ftfj.jA -fcj—Jf	f' i	T ttiuttf, A JK^
                                arawtnes ano reiorrrftiiBttiort on
                                cofisymer exposure.
Test protocol under development.
Contract completion: 9/90.
                                                                  testing^ progress. Report to be
                                                                  completed: FaS 1996.
Task group estabBshed: Fafl 19S7.
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U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
                                          LEAD
                                   AGENCY/OFFICE
                            CONTACT
 Integrated Chlorinated Solvents
 Workgroup (w/EPA, OSHA, and FDA)
Kerosene Healers
Unvented Gas Space Heaters
Wood Stoves
Paradichlorobenzene
 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 of dry cleaning
 (perchloroethytene) 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.

 Develop voluntary standard to »mit
 emissions of NOyCO from kerosene
Develop voluntary standard to limit
emissions of NO2 from unvented gas
space heaters.
identify regulatory and flon-regutatory
options addressing emissions from
wood stoves.

Evaluate hazard to consumers from
exposure to paradichlorobenzene in
consumer products used indoors and
develop remedial options.
 CPSC required labelling of methylene
 chloride products and is currently
 evaluating the efficiency of such
 labelling.  EPA is addressing indoor air
 risk management issues for paint
 stripping,  aerosols, and dry cleaning.
CPSC
Sandra Eberie
(301) 492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
Test method and pFe^c^e nxxtet lo
be presented Jo UUL task group- 9/90.


Workgroup established by ANSI
(Z21.11.2) to investigate revision of
voluntary standard to include emission
rates for NO2 and CO. Working group
held meeting: 4/90.

Report: Summer 1990,
Status report: Fall 1990.
                       Susan Wombfe
CPSC
Susan Womble
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
CPSC
CPSC
                                                                                                                             <30t} 492-6554
Sandra Eberie
(301)492-6554
(FTS) 492-6554
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Co-chair
IAQ RESEARCH ACTTVlTffiS
Indoor Air Quality Control Techniques
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
Develop, test, and evaluate energy Research ongoing.
efficient and cost-effective techniques
to maintain IAQ. Conduct
comprehensive and critical review of
current technologies.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE CONTACT
DOE/CE/OBT John Millhone
(202) 586-1510
(FTS) 896-1510
DOE/CE/OBT John Talbott
002)586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
Organic
Air Infiltration Research
                                 concentrations of afrborm organic       in commercial &ulhSngSt begin
                                 pOfhrtantcompourelsinte»g^byild%gs   development of a sour^
                                 and energy conservatfonrrteasuffls.      appoitioflrnent«iodel Report stye:
Develop methods to model and
measure infiltration and interzonal
airflows.
Establishment of an international
collaborative research program on air
flow modeling under consideration.
ybi^tfGofigresft Study {w/EFA and   om«k^ and iesimetrwds to-evaluate
NJOSH)                           the movement of air into and wttntn      being made.  Report due: FSJH990,
                                 iargtt &uf$c8ngs autt itsaswe fodoor
                                 po»utarrts(evela
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
       LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 IAQ Macromodel Development
 JAQ Environmental Information
 Handbooks
 RADON RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

 Technical Measurements Center
 Energy Conservation Impacts of Indoor
 Radon
Structural Factors Influence OB Radon
Entry
Hit-Size Effectiveness Function (HSEF)
for Chromosome Aberrations
Alpha Parttetes
 Develop a macromodel to estimate
 residential indoor pollutant
 concentration distributions in the U.S.
 Present synthesis of current data
 relating to indoor radon and indoor
 combustion sources.
AN* 006 and Ss remedial acton
contractors in making reliable radon
and radon*daugpter measurements.

Minimize or eliminate the adverse
energy impacts associated with radon
mitigation activities.

To construct and utffize a field
experimental facility to assess stractorat
factors influence on radon entry.
Obtain hit size effectiveness functions
for chromosome aberrations in order to
evaluate absolute risk in radiation fields
of mixed linear energy transfer (e.g.,
radon exposure).

Investigate rr^naM transformation of
          cells exposed to single ancl
Journal article and summary report on
combustion macromodel (for CO2,
NO2, RSP) completed: 1990;
macromodel approach to PAHs, SO2,
and VOCs due: early FY 91.

U^ate of the tieafth effects chapter of
tne 1986 Radon Handbook due: early
1991.  Revised Combustion Sources
Handbook to be completed: FY 91.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Faeffiy is constructed and
Instrumented, Experimentation to
begin: FY98,
DOE/PE/OEA
DQE/PE/OEA
Ongoing.
DOE/ORAW
DOE/CE/OBT
DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                                                      BQE/GE/OBT
DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                    Ongoing,
David Moses
(202)586-2061
(FTS) 896-2061
David Moses
(202)586-2061
(FTS) 896-2061
(202)353-5438
(FTS) 233^5438

John Talbott
(202)586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
(FTS) 233-5355

Jotin Talbott
(202)586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455

Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Lung Cancer Risk from Inhalation of
 Radon and Other Pollutants
 Chemical and Physical Processes
          i *«f* JafeWbMBea ares effects
 Energy Deposition and Radiation
 Quality of Radon and Radon Daughters
 (w/DOC)
 fladlallon-lndueed Mutations in Human
 Radon Indicator in the Indoor
 Environment
      ransport te Sate-and Its fielafcn
 Development of a Data Base on U.S.
 Homes and Applications
 Assessment of IndowThoTQn atxt Ss
 Progeny
Produce data in rats that will be helpful
In assessing the carcinogenic risk of
radon inhaled either alone or combined
with pollutants commonly found in the
home environment

Study the tnerrnoehemisfty and Kinetics
of radon progeny aed their secondary
reaction products.

Create a quantitative mtorodoslmetric
description of the interaction of alpha
particles from radon/radon daughters
with the cells at risk in the lung and
adjacent areas.
mutation Induced by tonfetog-
in normal fibroofasts.
Improve the knowledge about the
transferring processes leading from
airborne radon/radon daughters to
embedded P.o-210 in hard surfaces in
the indoor environment

Famish more quantitative information
about a» control of racton diffusion
and flow of radon-bearing air by soil
        grain size, and grain
orientation.

Maintain and expand the University of
Pittsburgh data base on radon in U.S.
homes and exploit applications of the
information contained in it

Oetta*»tne if indoor levels of moron
(Fta-220)t make a significant
(ssonBftwflonto Ih© issfetton dose
received by man frorn the envjroroneot.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
                                  DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing,



Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
 DOE/ER/OHER
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 fiose
QOtV 353h53SS
(FTS) 233-5355

Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
 Susan Rose
 (301)353-5355
 (FIS) 233-5355
 Susan Rose
 (301)353-5355
 (FTS) 233-5355


 Susan Rose
 (301)353-5355
 (FTS) 233-5355
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSU E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
            STATUS
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Regional Aerosol Deposition in Human
 Upper Airways
 Radon Permeability In Soil: A Method
 for Prediction
 Molecular Mechanisms of Radiation-
 Induced Mutations in Human Cells
 Effects of Vegetation oft Radon
 Transport Piseesses to $08
Cancer Risk from Radon and Inhaled
Indoor Pollutants
interactions of Radon wttn Other
<3aa»us Pollutants
Studies of the Molecular Damage in
Neoplastic Transformation Caused by
Alpha Radiation from Radon Progeny
 Elucidate important factors which       Ongoing.
 influence overall and local deposition
 of aerosols in the human airways
 above the trachea

 Develop and verify a method of        Ongoing.
 estimating radon permeability in soil.


 Study the cellular and molecular basis   Ongoing.
 for gene and chromosomal mutations
 induced by high linear energy transfer
 a-particles in human cells.

 Determine now radon concentrations in  Ongoing.
 ^abtemanean istructwes an? Influenced
                                   DOE/ER/OHER
                                   DOE/ER/QHER
                                   DOE/ER/OHER
                                  BQE/ER/OHER
 conditions toduding the Indoor-outdoor
 gradients @f pressure, ternperatere and
 ladon concentrations.

 Measure DNA strand breaks in trachea!
 cells of rats exposed to Po-210 (a
 radon surrogate) in combination with
 cigarette smoke or NO2.

 Provfde Information on and understand
 tfte nature of the teteractions of radon
tn homes and its potential significance
to human health.

Provide experimental information of the
mechanisms of cell neoplastic
transformation frc-m low energy helium
ions at the physical, chemical, and
molecular levels, and provide
biophysical models of the
transformation process.
Ongoing.
                                                                     Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                                  DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                        Susan Rose
                        (301)353-5355
                        (FTS) 233-5355


                        Sosanflose
                        pet) 353-5355
                        (FTS) 233-5355

                        Susan Rose
                        (301)353-5355
                        (FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                     PURPOSE
                                            STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                                                                                                CONTACT
 Generation and Mobility of Radon in
 Soil
                                  Evaluate the extent and nature of
                                  uranium and radium depletion and/or
                                  enrichment in soil horizons, as a
                                  function of climate and other factors
                                  affecting soil characteristics.

Aerosc«*^ophy^^pf JndSoorHadon   Contrlbtaetptrieabili^lornodet
 Doslmetry and Gen Killing
 Progeny
 Determination of Rn-222 Flux from
 SoBs Based on Pb-210 and Ra-226
 Disequilibrium
 Growth Factors and Receptors in
 Radiation Cardnogenesis
                                   interacaen and growth far aerosol
                                  Provide an alpha particle exposure
                                  facility and the related dosimetry and
                                  conduct baste studies of cell killing,
                                  mutation, and .transformation.

                                                    sited ct flJdGtt
Provide a measure of the long-term
radon flux hi a range of geographical
and geologic terrains as seen in the
Pb-210 and Ra-226 dteequifibrtum in
soil profiles.
                                            Ongoing.
                                                                   DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                    Ongotag,
                                                                              £X)E/ER/OHER
                                            Ongoing.
                                                                    DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                                                      DD6/EH/OBEB
                                            Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
oy/ilpha:   Doffiui 81 precisft riiolecufejf tei'iiWi Ow    Ongoing.
                                                                                                      DOE/EFVOHER
           Examine the involvement of growth
           factors and their receptors in radiation-
           induced cardnogenesis of the lung and
           provide molecular and cellular
           understanding of the mechanisms of
           radon-induced lung tumors in animals.
                                  Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                      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)353-5355
                                                                                                                            (FTS) 233-5355
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                             PURPOSE
            STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Chemical and Physical Processes
 Associated with Radon Distribution and
 Effects
                                   Obtain required data for assessing the
                                   mechanisms governing the distribution,
                                   fate and pathways of entry into
                                   biological systems, as well as the
                                   ultimate hazards associated with radon
                                   progeny and their secondary reaction
                                   products.
 Investigation of the Flotation Between
 Aerotadtometrtc Bf-2T4 Signatures and
 SoffRacrroacth%> Radium and Radon
                                   Develop thermodynamic geochemical
                                   models using geological and chemical
                                   analyses of radionuclides to
                                   understand and predict the
                                   concentration of uranium and radon in
                                   shear zones.
 Investigation of the Geology and
 Geochemistry of Radon in Shear
 Zones
Isrtyt^ Cancer Detection &v
UraiSum Miners wftAbncBWial Sputum  sputum of uranium nUnerswah the
Cytotogy                           interft of Wenttfying earfy long cancers
                                  tnat can te treated with surgery and/or
Yields of Biologically Significant
Damage Produced in Mammalian DNA
by Irradiation Associated with Radon
Decay

JtadlafJon Dose and Injun/ to Crltteaj
<^BS of the RespfratOfy Tract from
inhated fiaefon
                                  Determine the difference between the
                                  damage produced in DNA by
                                  o-particles and by low-LET radiation.
                                         improved knowledge of the
                                  types ;afl«J Jocattons of eeBs fining the
                                  atrwaysthat are Irradiated by inhafect
                                  radon progeny to enable m improved
                                  dose estimation to be made for cette
                                  that may suijsequeritly produce lung
                                  cancer.
 Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                     Ongoing.
Ongoing.
                                  DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
Ongctig.
DOE/ER/OHER
 Susan Rose
 (301)353-5355
 (FTS) 233-5355
                       Susan Rose
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                                                                                                                             Susanftose
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355


Susanftose
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
                                              STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                              CONTACT
 Radon-Induced DNA Damage and Cell
 Transformation in Respiratory Epithelial
 Cells
 QepaslSort of flatten «K* Baden
 Progeny 3rv the FteSplratpiy Tiaet
 Biological Significance of Radon-
 Induced Aneuploidy in Progenitor Cells
 of the Respiratory Tract
         & Hasten?
           waft indoor Aerosols
 Carcinogenic Effects of Alpha-Particle
 Radiation on Trachea! Cells
Determine the direct effects of radon
progeny and other high-LET radiation
on respiratory epithelial cells compared
to the effects of low-LET radiation and
investigate the mechanisms of radiation
carcinogenesis.
                                  Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
         the deposition sites of
inflated radon progeny in the
respiratory ftaa of peoofe and quantify
ftaeSaaal deposition; atfliese sites for
different modes of breathing, body
sizes, and aerosot dharaetei*sfles.

Determine whether radon and radon
progeny induce cell-type specific
aneuplok) and chromosomal
aberrations in the respiratory
epithelium.
                                  Ongoing.
                                   Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                                  Ongoing.
                                   ?adon progeny and oilwr aerosols
                                   ^piea8y«£»fid Stdteois fe Homes arid
Determine the dose-response
relationships of the induction of
neoplastic transformation by X-rays,
fission neutrons, and alpha particles.

Oetejrnine whether the presence of
Ongoing.
                                                                      Ongofeg,
                                                                     DOE/ER/OHER
                                                         Susan Rose
                                                         (301)353-5355
                                                         (FTS) 233-5355
                       Sosanftose
                       (3t»}353-53S5
                       (FTS) 233-5355
                                                          Susan Rose
                                                          (301)353-5355
                                                          (FTS) 233-5355
                                                                                            Susan ftase
                                                                                            (30t) 353-5355
                                                                                            (FTS) 233>5355
                        Susan Rose
                        (301)353-5355
                        (FTS) 233-5355
                                   lisk cf cancer for females in the generar
                                   poptSatloa,
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 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                            PURPOSE
            STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Comparative Hazards of Radon and
 Thoron In Indoor Air
                                  Improve dosimetric estimate for
                                  internally deposited or in growing
                                  members of the Rn-222 and Rn-220
                                  chains and gain a better understanding
                                  of the relative contributions of radon
                                  and thoron in indoor air to doses to
                                  radiosensitive tissues.

Mlerodosimetry of fiadon Daughters     Develop more precise methods for
 Mechanisms of Radiation Damage to
 DNA from Radon Daughters


 Repair of Alpha-Ray-Induced
                                   cetlnudei from radon and radon
                                  Understand the early physical and
                                  chemical changes produced in tissue
                                  by energetic alpha particles.

                                  Determine ff tow doses of X-rays are
                                  ableto induce an adaptive response in
                                  human lymphocytes $tat mates tfiem
                                  ctirorftosome aberrafions produced fey
Determination of the Cell Distribution
and Mucous Thickness in the Airways
of the Lung for Modeling Injury due to
Inhaled Radon and Radon Daughters
Uing <5ancef te tfranium Miners: A
Tfssoe Besowce
Lung Cancer Epidemiology in New
Mexico Uranium Miners
                                 radon.

                                 Determine the target regions for the
                                 inhaled pollutant as well as the
                                 sensitivity of specific cells located in
                                 the target regions to assess the effects
                                 of radon and radon progeny on the
                                 lungs.

                                 Develop a tissue resource of lung
 Ongoing.
 DOE/ER/OHER
                                                  comparison cases
                                 from ncTHuraniurn miners.

                                 Assess the health effects of exposure
                                 to radon decay products in a cohort of
                                 3500 New Mexico uranium miners.
 Ongoing.




 Ongoing.



 Ongoing.
                                                                                                       DOE/ER/QHEfi
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoftig,
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan fiose
$01} 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355


Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355

Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
Susan Rosa
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                                                                                                                                 1233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
                                            STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Initiation, Promotion, Initiation
 Experiments with Radon and Cigarette
 Smoke: Lung Tumors in Rats

 totfoor Re****, ItKwonsncf
 Mechanisms of Radon Injury
 CJ»iQ)fa0§orneDamageinfcel Ratf
 Re^ttC
 Following
 Radon Transport Modeling in Soils
                                 Ongoing.
Analyze the large experimental data
sets accumulated on lung tumors in
rats exposed to radon.

Jiwestfg^lheenvfeonmieHtfaaorsand  Ongoing.
physical mechanisms that control
indoor radon, thoron, progeny, and
aeros^concerrtraaons m real-worfd
situations.. Characterize those factors
most sfgnlcant tt terms of the impact
on human health.

Conduct dosimetric, molecular, cellular  Ongoing.
and whole-animal research relevant to
the toxicology of radon exposures to
provide an understanding of how radon
exposures cause lung tumors in
animals and aid. in developing
predictive models for humans.

Measure damage to chromosomes of   Ongoing.
normal human cells resulting from
exposure to radorvllke radiations,
DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                   DOE/ER/OHER
Construct, validate, and apply a
comprehensive computer-based model
(Rn3D) of radon transport within soils
and from soils into structures and the
atmospheric environment
                                  Ongoing.
 DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                    Ongoing,
                                  physleal toderactons of the a^pha
                                  wfth the ceJtsal risk irttne tung and
                                  fe«sicT«a? epithelium.
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233^355

Sesanfiosa
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                       Susan Rose
                       (301)353-5355
                       (FTS) 233-5355
 Susan Rose
 (301)353-5355
 (FTS) 233-5355
                                                                                          {301} 353^5355
                                                                                          (FTS) 233-5355
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
                                               STATUS
                            CONTACT
 Characterization of the Radon Source
 in Southeastern United States
                        irt Human
 Upper Airways
Analysis of DNA Damage and Mutation
Induced by Radon Daughter Products
Basics Studies <# Radon and Retated
Po and Pfa Isotopes
Mutations in Shuttle Plasmids
 Gain greater insight into the factors that
 determine radon availability in an
 environment characteristic of the
 Southeastern Coastal Plan and develop
 models to relate a number of different
 soil characteristics and other critical
 properties to radon transport and
 availability.

 Elucidate important factors whien
 influence overs! and local deposition
 of aerosols to th& human airways
 above ifisirachea.

 Address questions concerning the
 types of DNA lesions induced and
 cellular processes involved in radon
 mutagenesis and carcinogenesis as
 well as the modifying influence of
 various physical and cellular factors.

 BiH^^e the fundarnerrtaJ processes
                        Ongoing.
 DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
cJusterind;ar^ the transport of tnePb,
Po, and Bf feotopes resuffing from the
cfeeay of ration.'

Determine the yield and spectrum of
mutations induced by o-particles and
X-rays in human cells; Identify
hot-spots for mutations In a target gene
of the shuttle plasmid and correlate
these with structural features of the
DNA sequence; and investigate the
effects of various factors on the yield
and spectrum of mutations.
                        Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
(FTS) 233-5355


Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                                                          DQBER/OHSR
                                                                                  (301)353*5355
                        Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5535
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
 AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Measurement and Apportionment of
 Radon Source Terms for Modeling
 Indoor Environments
 Mutagenidty of Radon and Radon
 Daughters
 Biological Blediyene» of Radoa
 Development and Field Testing of a
 System for Determination of Ultrafine
 Activity Particle Size Distribution and
 Working Levels


 CeSotar Motphometry of the BfoncW of
 HaritertarKJ Dog tangs
Quantify mechanisms for radon entry
into homes of different types and
determine the fraction of indoor radon
attributable to each source, and model
and calculate the dose to cells in the
human and animal tracheobronchial
tree that is pertinent to the induction of
bronchogenic carcinoma from inhaled
radon daughters.

Measure tfeposiBort patterns and
efflctencles of aerosol paiftetesiwftNf}
                  y, physical
                                   flWdefe of ttw tf«^eot)fonchW airways
                                   of huttjans and experfroentai animals
Investigate the dose-response
relationship with regard to the lethal
and mutagenic effects of exposure of
cells to radon and its decay products.

OiatacteffeeiJie response of
                                   otapw particle radtatton at lew aos»
Construct and field test a continuous
monitoring system that would provide
information on both the size and
charge distributions of the uttrafine size
range particles.

Ouar«iiy the cess at risk for radon
induced cancer in 1he fining of the
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                                                                                                       DOE/ER/OHER
                                                                                                                                  1363435$
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
                                  DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Ongoing.
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
                        Susan fiost
                                   Jung.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
                                               STATUS
        LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
     CONTACT
 Cellular Mechanisms of Radon-Induced
 Lung Tissue Injury In Vitro
 Unifying Theory of Radon Generation
 and Transport in Porous Media
 Modeling Transport of Radon and
 Thoron Through Porous Materials
Slacly of Chromosome Aberrations
Investigation of Radon Entry and
Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures
laser Measurements of Pb-210
Investigation of Radon Release and
Mobility in the Subsurface Environment
 Elucidate basic cellular mechanisms of
 injury to pulmonary tissue arising from
 exposure to the gaseous radionuclide
 radon (Rn-222) and its daughters.

 Develop a general, unified theory of
 radon emanation and transport and
 Implement it in a computer code for
 application in routine and specialized
 field studies and research programs,

 Understand the transport of radon
 isotopes through porous media and
 their release to the atmosphere of the
 indoor and outdoor environments.

 Obtain nit size effectiveness functions
 for chromosome aberrations fn order to
 evaluate absolute risk in radiation fields
 of mixed linear energy transfer.

 Gain better understanding of radon
 transport and factors affecting
 mitigation efficiency, focusing on
 investigating availability and transport
 near occupied houses.

 Develop a sensitive, accurate analytical
 method that will aid in performing a
 definitive study of the coffelatioft of Pb-
 210 levete and Pb-21&Pb-2Q8 ratios in
 human ttesoes wfcn radon
Characterize and quantify the influence
of environmental factors on the mobility
of radon in the subsurface and the
soil/air interface.
                        Ongoing.
                        Ongofetg.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
                        Ongoing.
                        Ongofog,
                        Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
                        Ongoing,
DOE/ER/QHER
                        Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233^355


Susan; Hose
(301)353-5355
     233-S355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355


SitsaRRose
(301)353-5355
{FTS} 233-5356


Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
STATUS
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 Radon Dynamics Indoors
 Dynamic Behavior of Radon and Its
 Daughters
 Fundamental Studies of Radon Release
 from Soil Constituents and Natural Soil
 Po-21G as, Long-Term Integrating
 Radon indicator in the indoor
 Environment
Investigate the behavior of radon and     Ongoing.
radon progeny in occupied houses
under real world conditions to better
understand human exposure to radon
and its radioactive decay products.

Study Ui8 dynamic behavior of radon     Qngoferg,
progeny in controlled laboratory
environments.

Develop a comprehensive picture of     Ongoing.
the chemical and physical relationships
pertaining to the loci of the radon
precursors on or within the soil grains,
and relate this knowledge to the
geologic history  of the soil.

identify sSuattons Jn which the surface    Ongoing.
activity of fo-210 can bs used as a
long-term Indicator of lung Cancer risk
from past or fylure radon
                      DOE/ER/OHER
                      DQE/ER/OHER
                      DOE/ER/OHER
                      DOE/iR/OHER
                      Susan Rose
                      (301) 353-5355
                      (FTS) 233-5355
                      Susan Rose
                      <30t> 353-5355
                      {FTS) 233-5355

                      Susan Rose
                      (301) 353-5355
                      (FTS) 233-5355
                      Susan Rose
                      {S0t> 353-5355
                      
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           INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Co-chair
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
CONTACT
Philip Bierbaum
(513) 841-4321
(FTS) 684-4321
 General Indoor Air CtoaSy irtforro^ion
 Indoor Air Quality Investigations
                 of todoor AJSr
 Analytical Techniques for Indoor Air
 Contaminants
 Method for SaropJ&g and Analysis of
 Indoor Air for Organic Compounds


 Methods for Evaluating Indoor Air
 Ventilation Systems
Study (w/EPA, NJOSH, and Yale
Development of Survey Assessment
Instrument for Indoor Air Quality
ImJoor Atr <&a% IWWng Jnfctatfve
Answer inquires on indoor air qaaffiy    OngGfr»g>
information or any occupational safety
Provide site investigations or technical   Ongoing.
advice to solve indoor air quality
problems.
Address relationships between tndoor
air quality and worker symptoms by
Research and information on existing
analytical methods.


Detect and Identify votatife organic
Develop effective ventilation system
measurement tools for indoor air
quality investigations.
Ongotngi
Ongoing.
Ongoihg,
Ongoing.
                                                                   Report In preparation.
Ubtay of Congress

Develop reliable and valid             Ongoing.
psychometric measures for use across
a wide variety of occupations including
workers in non-industrial workplaces.

tSevefop t^CKfcae training modules    Ongoing.
for indoor air quality im/estigatfons.
                                 DMHS/CDC/NJOSH
                                 DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
                                                                  0HHS/CDC/WIOSH
                                                                  DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
                                                                  DHHS/CDC/NtOSH
                                                                  DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
                                                                 DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
                                                                                        David Sundin
                                                                                        (513) 841-4382
                                                                                        (FTS) 684-4382
                                                                                                                         (513}84M203
                                                                                                                         (FTS) 684-4203
Peter Bier
(513) 841-4321
(FTS) 684-4321

Gene Fertneoy
(513)841-4402
Robert Hughes
(513) 841-4289
(FTS) 684-4289
                                                       (FTS) 684^382

                                                       Joe Hurrell
                                                       (513) 533-8293
                                                       (FTS) 684-8293
                                                                                                                         (513)533-8251
                                                                                                                         {FTS} 684-8251
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                                                                                AWBERC LIBRARY U.S.  EPA
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                             PURPOSE
STATUS
                                                                                                           LEAD
                                                                                                     AGENCY/OFRCE
                                                                                              CONTACT
Towards Smoke Free Workplace In
Rhode Island
                        indicators
 of Tobaeco Bbk)fogicat makers for recent    Ongoing.
                                  exposures to SOg, NO^ ant) Og.
                                                                                      DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
                                                                                                     DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
                       DHHS/CDC/CCDPHP/
                       OSH
                                                                                       DHHS/COC/NCHS
                                                                                       DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
                   Explore mechanisms of particle and     Ongoing.
                   fiber toxicology with respiratory tract.


                   OevelopmefiTbds to evaluate risks to    Ongoing.
                       DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
                                                                                                      DHMS/NIH/N1EHS
                                             Ruth Etzel
                                             (404)488-4682
                                             (FTS) 236-4682

                                             RuthEttel
                                             (404)488-4682
                                                  236-4682
                                              Ruth Etzel
                                              (404) 488-4682
                                              (FTS) 236-4682
                                                                                          Technical Information
                                                                                          Center, OSH
                                                                                          (301) 443-1575
                                                                                          (FTS) 443-1575

                                                                                          DiafleW&geaer
                                                                                          {301)436-7032
                                                                                              1436-7032!
                                                                                                                           James Fouts
                                                                                                                           (919) 541-3506
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 629-3506

                                                                                                                           James Foute
                                                                                                                           (91^541-3506
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 629-3506

                                                                                                                           James Fouts
                                                                                                                           019) 541-3506
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 629-3506

                                                                                                                           James Fout$
                                  Interactive air pdtotant gases.
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                            PURPOSE
STATUS
                                                                                                            LEAD
                                                                                                     AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 Health Effects of Passive Exposure to
 Cigarette Smoke
                                  Evaluate mechanisms and effects of     Ongoing.
                                  regional deposition of inhaled particles.
 identification of Bastdlospors Alergens   Identify allergens lhat cause mokf       Gngofng*
 in Mold Asthma                     asthma.

 Role of Dust Mite, Cockroach, and Cat   Evaluate role of selected               Ongoing.
 Allergens in Houses/Asthma           biocontaminants in causing residential
                                  IAQ problems and asthma
 Jmmurtochemrcai Assay of
                                  Conduct immunochemical assays of    Ongoing.
 Immunotherapy in Mite Sensitive
 Formation
                                  Evaluate Immunotherapy in formation    Ongoing.
                                  of mite sensitivity.
Legtenella-lfKiuced Cytokirte Formation   increase undjerstanding of iegionella     Ongoing.
                                                                   Ongoing.
Genetic Approaches to Pathogenesis    Study role of genetics in disease.
Immune Response to a Pufmonary      Study immune response to pulmonary   Ongoing.
Pathogen
                                                                   Ongoing.
Transplacental Carcinogenlcity of NNK   Study the possible transplacental
                                  carcinogenicity of NNK
Study of Hiyfoid Cancer to High
ftac8a«on Areas In China
                                 Study the incidence of thyroid cancer    Ongofng.
                                 In high radiation: areas in China.
                      DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
                                                                                                     DHHS/NIH/NIAID
                      DHHS/NIH/NIAID
                                                                                                    DHHS/NIH/NIAID
                                                                                                     DHHS/NIS/NtAJD
                                                                                                    DHHS/NIH/NCI
                      DHHS/NIH/NCI
                                                                                                                           James Fouts
                                                                                                                           (919) 541-3506
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 629-3506
                                                                                                                           (301)496^752
                                            Patricia Gailahan
                                            (301) 496-6752
                                            (FTS) 496-6752

                                            Patricia Gaitahan
                                                                                                                           fFTS> 496-6752

                                                                                                                           Patricia Gailahan
                                                                                                                           (301)496-6752
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 496-6752

                                                                                                                           Patricia Gailahan
                                                                                                                           (30t) 496h6?32
                                            Patricia Gailahan
                                            (301) 496-6752
                                            (FTS) 496^752
                                            Lucy Anderson
                                            (301)846-5600
                                            (FTS) 978-5600
                                               % 496^600
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
                                                                              STATUS
                                                                                                           LEAD
                                                                                                     AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Epidemiology of Lung Cancer in
 Chinese Tin Employees
aeactMty

Chronic Disease of the Airways:
Pediatrfc Airway Obstructive Disease
 Respsfatoiy DfeoitteFS of Jfeonates ana
 Children
 Reproductive Disorders Associated
 with Occupational Exposure to Nitrous
 Oxide
Contamination Related to Hazardous
Wastes


RADON ACTIVITIES

Evaluation of Radon/Radon Progeny
Exposures in Radon Mftigators


Consultations with States and Ottrer
                                  Perform a historical cohort study on tin   Ongoing.
                                  company workers and an incident case
                                  control study of lung cancer among
                                  company employees and residents of
                                  Gejui City.

                                  Evafuateairways reactivity to regard to   Ongoing,
                                                                    Ongoing.
Evaluate airway obstructive disease in
children.
Evaluate respiratory disorders in
neonates and cWrert
Evaluate occupational exposures to
nitrous oxide.
                                                                   Ongoing.
                                 JTovfde sSe Investigations or technical    Ongoing,
                                 advice on indoor air quality problems
                                 to Federal agencies.

                                 Provide assistance and advice on       Ongoing.
                                 indoor air contaminants exposures
                                 related to hazardous waste sites.
Determine the factors involved in        Ongoing.
exposure to radon during mitigation
activities.

Respond to inquiries on health aspects   Ongoing.
ot radon exposure.
                                                                   DHHS/NIH/NCI
                                                                                                     DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
                                                                                                     DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
                                                                                                     DHHS/N1B/NHLB!
                                                                                                     DHHS/NIH/NIDR
                                                                                                      DHHS/ASTDR
                                                                                                      DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
                                                                                                      DHHS/CDC/CEHtC
                                                                                                                           Jay Lubin
                                                                                                                           (301)496-3356
                                                                                                                           (FTS) 496-3356
CarOJVrfem
(3J&t) 496*720&
(FTS) 496-7208

Carol Vriem
(301)496-7208
(FTS) 496-7208

CarolVfiem
(301} 496-720&
(FTS) 496-7208

Kenneth Lynn
(301)496-7220
(FTS) 496-7220

4amesFefeen
(301)443-2257
                                                                                          Frank Mithcell
                                                                                          (404)488-4853
                                                                                          (FTS) 236-4853
                                                                                                                            Tom Bloom
                                                                                                                            (513) 841-4314
                                                                                                                            (FTS) 684-4314

                                                                                                                            ChtisSeEfternart
                                                                                                                            {404)488-H3$2
                                                                                                                            (FTS) 236^682
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   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
                                           PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
 AGENCY/OFFICE
                                                                                                                             CONTACT
 National Park Service Indoor Radon
 Program (w/DOl)
 Radon Progeny and Lung Cancer
Indoor Radon Pollution and Cigarette
Smoke in Etiology of Lung Cancer
                                 Assist in the design and
                                 implementation of the National Park
                                 Service indoor radon sampling
                                 program.

                                 investigate ih6 relationship fcetween
                                 indoor radon exposure and lung
                                 cancer

                                 Epidemiologic studies on radon
                                 exposure and lung cancer risk.
Ongoing.




Ongo&lg.



Ongoing.
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
Lung Cancer Among Jtotvsrnokteg      Compare estimates of lung cancer risk
                                 (per jscf/l) to «ofr«rnoidng Missouri
                                 wornenlo «jflfle$pond?n§ estimates ort
Household Radon Exposure Among
Women Admitted to Hospitals Study
tiing Cancer Among Women in China
Exposed to iisdoor eadoa and Other
Pollotants Study


Lung Cancer Among Women In New
Jersey Study
                                 Obtain measurements of radon
                                 exposure for each subject, estimate
                                 lung cancer risk per pCi/l of
                                 concentration; and compare with
                                 corresponding estimates on miners.
Ongoing.
DHHS/NIH/NCI
                                expceufe for eaen subject, and
                                estimate lung cancer risk per pCj/1 of
                                concentration.

                                Evaluate radon as a potential risk factor
                                by monitoring radon levels in the
                                homes of persons who developed lung
                                cancer and tn the homes of others who
                                do not have the disease.
                                                                 Ongoing.
                                DHHS/NIH/NCI
                                                                                                                        Christie Eheman
                                                                                                                        (404)488-4682
                                                                                                                        (FTS) 236-4682


                                                                                                                        GwenCcflmar*
                                                                                                                        (919)541-4980
                                                                                                                        James Fouts
                                                                                                                        (919) 541-3506
                                                                                                                        (FTS) 629-3506
                                                                                                                        {301)496-1611
                                                                                                                        Zdenek Hrubec
                                                                                                                        (301)496-6600
                                                                                                                        (FTS) 496-6600
                                                                                                                       (301)496^600
                      Zdenek Hrubec
                      (301)496-6600
                      (FTS) 496^600
                                                                               U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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                    INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE BON NEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Northwest Residential Infiltration Study
(NORIS)
arxlAnaiysJs(RC0PtlO
Dissemination of Technical Reports




RADONACnVTTJES

Radon Mitigation Expert System
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on IAQ issues.
                                          effects of mechanical
                   between the
structure and the outside envifownent.

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.
                     A
Test innovative oiuftwamilv venffiation
and developers. Evaluate the
effectiveness of singteHfarnfly ventilation
systens in ejifefing Super <3ood Cents
houses.

Increase understanding of indoor air
quality-related topics.
Develop an expert system to assist
mitkjators in the selection and design
of residential radon mitigation systems.
                                 performance of subsMi
Ongoing.
                                 First stage fleW data collected, Report
                                 available: late 1990.
Final report available.
BPA
                                 BPA
BPA
up to 6 innovative systems witl be
installed to 1S9u«im,  T«sHngof
single-family systems underway,
Reports avaSable: 1991.
Reports available on diverse topics
including: general IAQ, air to air heat
exchangers, formaldehyde, radon, and
ventilation.
New.
                                                                                                   BPA
BPA
BPA
                                                                                                   BPA
Charles Alton
(503)230-5878
(FTS) 429-5878

Mark Jackson
    ^ 230-5475
Mark Jackson
(503)230-5475
(FTS) 429-5475
                                                                                         ^03)230^475
Jill Lewis
(503)230-7334
(FTS) 429-7334
 Chuck Eastwood
 (503)23(M992
 (FTS) 429-4992

 Chtffik Eastwood
                                                                                                  BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
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                     INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
                                       LEAD
                                AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 CIAQ Member
indoor Air Quality Policy ant*
Guidelines for GSA-Owned and
Controlled Buildings

Thermal and Environmental Evaluation
of Advanced Technology Office
Buildings


QevBtepmenl cf Protocol to Determine
Fffabflity of Sprayed-on-Asbestos-
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on IAQ issues.
(W/NationaJ Bureau of Standards)

Asbestos Guidance in GSA Facilities
         acceptable JAO tn/oughout
GSA space,
Validate the use of diagnostic
techniques for evaluating building
design and performance features
including IAQ.

Develop meeftantoat teeSniqp&or
device which vM provide a consistent
treasure 3sting
sprayed-on-asbestos-fireproofing.

Develop easily used set of forms and
instructions on asbestos operations
and maintenance. Intended for GSA
building managers; adaptable by other
building owners.
Ongoing.                         GSA
implemented; Faff 1988, 0ver1,000     GSA
assessments conducted.
Ongoing.                         GSA
Completed.                       GSA
issuance: Fall 1990.                 GSA
                                                      Roberta Kaplan
                                                      (202) 501-1487
                                                      (FTS) 241-1487
                                                     (202) 501-1487
                                                          241-1487
                                                     Dave Eakin
                                                     (202) 501-1726
                                                     (FTS) 241-1726


                                                     Warren Frtectehafi
                                                     (202)501-1258
                                                          241-1258
                                                     Warren Friedman
                                                     (202) 501-1258
                                                     (FTS) 241-1258
                                                                                               GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
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  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
        PURPOSE
                                  LEAD
                             AGENCY/OFFICE
                       CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Coordinate Federal research and policy  Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
                            NASA
                   Ray Gilbert
                   (703) 557-8163
                   (FTC) 557-8163
St^onHcKJsePlartesatKJAifOoality   oateto^inemecftarjtefFisbywrilch     Ongofrtg.
                            iplants remove diemtoals from air.
Offgassing of Materials for Spacecraft
Applications
Determine acceptability of materials for
spacecraft use.
Maintain data in computer file called
MAPTIS.  Publish handbook, Materials
Selection List for Space Hardware
Systems annually.  Research ongoing.
NASA/Marshall Space
Craft Flight Center
{601)68&3155
ft$) 49*3155


C.F. Key
(205)544-2487
(FTC) 544-2487
                                                                   NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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                         INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
                                          STATUS
                                                                                                      LEAD
                                                                                                AGENCY/OFFICE
 CIAQ Member
 Chattanooga Indoor VOC aed
 Study
 Coordinate Federal research and policy  Ongoing.
 on IAQ issues.
 Examine seorWetm concentrations of
 VOCs and NQ2 to 7 residences and 3
 public buildings,
NO2 Concentrations in 5 Chattanooga,   Examine relationships between NO2
TN Public Housing Developments       and various appliance types and
                                weatherization measure in 200 homes.

NO2 fnjerveatfon StMdy te Pubic
Housing Deveioprnents
 Public Outreach
RADON ACTIVITIES

JmpJemertaBon of inctoor Radon
Abatement Act
                                        m& ittaMeoanc^ program
                                on NO2 concentrations in 30 pottic
Develop and distribute IAQ materials to
public, provide toll-free Citizen Action
Line, provide speakers for meetings.
and stractores occupied by TVA.
                                Completed; report available.
                                                                Completed: report available.
                                                                Completed: report available.
                                Ongoing.
                                                               TVA
                                                                                               TVA
                                                                TVA
                                                               TVA
                                                                                               TVA
                                                                WAOccuFsrtional Hygiene Sepattmerrt  TVA
                                                                leads prefect Work irt progress,
Conduct jwtonmeasufewentswitftjfl    Report submitted to EPA,
TVA buildings.
                                                               TVA
                                                                                                                    Robert S. Rainey
                                                                                                                    (205)386-2314
                                                                                                                    (NoFTS)
                                                                                    William J. Parkhurst
                                                                                    (205)386-2793
                                                                                    (NoFTS)
                                                                                     (205)386-2793
Robert S. Rainey
(205) 386-2314
(NoFTS)
Barry L Barnard
(205)386-2792
(NoFTS)
                                                                                                                    JohnMcFeters
                                                                                                     TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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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 STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOC/NIST
CONTACT
James Hill
(301) 975-5851
(FTS) 879-5851
troJoor Air PoWtar* and Building;
Three-Dimensional Modeling of Room
Air Motion
Efficiency of Gaseous Contaminant
Removal Devices
Develop generalized simulation
ftfograrmrthat account for air
movement and contaminant dispersal
wJthfn busings doe to generation.
dilution, reaction, adsorption and other
flTecftanlsms,

Development and application of
computer models to predict three-
dimensional velocity fields and
contaminant concentrations within
ventilated spaces. Use of these
computer codes to produce
information for ventilation system
design.

Develop test methods and procedures
for studying air exchange
characteristtes, pollutant levels and
tfteir relationship in large buildings.
Develop a test method for determining
the efficiency and capacity of gaseous
pollutant removal equipment in HVAC
systems.

Upgrade the radon measurement
system. PreRrio^ transfer caltbratton
5jat*3ar
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY"
         PURPOSE
         STATUS
      LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Energy Disposition and Radiation
 Quality of Radon and Radon Daughters
 (w/DOE)
Create a quantitative micro-dosimetric
description of the interaction of alpha
particles from radon and its daughters
with the cells at risk in the lung and
adjacent areas.
New.
DOC/NIST and DOE
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 353-5355
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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 policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
LEAD
AOENCY/OFFICE
DOD/DON
CONTACT
Daniel Reinhard
(202)692-3287
(NoFTS)
Data Repository of IAQ Investigations
RADON ACTIVmES

U.S. Army Radon Reduction Program
U.S. Air Force Radon Assessment and
Mitigation Program
                                 Provide guidance to fietd support       Guidance document completed: 4/87,
                                 teams on conducting Indoor air quality
To assess magnitude of IAQ problems
at Air Force facilities.
Aid in the identification of buildings with
elevated radon levels so that remedial
actions may be taken.

^Screen Navy and Maiine Corps
radon levels and redoes elevated
levels; wner&f088& to below 4 pCifc

Identify, evaluate and mitigate potential
sources of radon which could pose
unacceptable risks to the Air Force
populace worldwide.
Reports to be issued.
                                 New.
InWal screening phase to be
completed: 10/90. Detailed
assessment to begin: 1/91. Some
mitigation andetway.

Ongoing.  Initial screening phase was
completed: 3/88. Detailed assessment
is ongoing with some mitigation
underway.
DOD/USAF and Office of
the Surgeon General
                                 DOD/DOA
                                                                                                    ODD/DON
DOD/USAF
                                                                                         Oapi Frank Ltetohaber
                                                                                         (512)536-3214
                                                                                                                          Major Lance Edwards
                                                                                         Major Lance Edwards
                                                                                         (202) 767-1739
                                                                                         (NoFTS)
                       Emery Lazar
                       (202)272-8693
                       (NoFTS)

                       Capt, Katl Menctenhall
                                                                                         Jayant Shah
                                                                                         (202) 767-6245
                                                                                         (NoFTS)
                                                                                                           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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       INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE  U.S.  DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIWIY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
LEAD
ASER0Y/0FFICE
HUD
eotiTfaer
James Stimpson
(202)708-6230
(FTS) 458-4230
 RADON ACTIVITIES

 Development of Radon Policy for HUD
 Program
 Oevelopmenf t# Memorandum of
                EPA
 Assistance In Development of a
 National Policy Regarding Radon
 Exposure
Radon Exposure fn Muftt-Famlty
OTHER ACTIVITIES

MorsttJre Control in Manofactered
Housing
LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES

Memorandum of Understanding
toetween HUO ma EPA
Lead-Based Paint Abatement
Demonstration in FHA Housing
 Determine HUD/FHA and Public and
 Indian Housing policies to handle
 radon issues.

 Provide ineohanSsm for coordinating
 radon activities.
 Provide scientific and technical analysis  Ongoing participation in CIRRPC
Policy called for in McKinney
Amendments Act is in internal
clearance.

MOU
                                                                  HUD
                                                                  HUD and CIRRPC
 of radiation research, including radon
 gas, and develop a basis for Federal
 consensus on environmental radon
 exposure.

 Test** radon exposure irtfbur mu»-
                          on
waBs and evaluate ventilation devices
Define the responsibfRffes of HUD and
EPA on resea*cft and demonstration
activities responding to legislative
feq^emeots on tead-based paint.

Demonstrate and determine the cost-
effectiveness of various abatement
strategies in HUD-owned housing.
                                 studies, such as 'Federal Programs on
                                 Indoor Radon, 4/88."
                                 in sk manufactured houses in
                                 Madlsat, W to TS& complBted:
                                 1991. Report to be cornpleted: FaB
                                     executed; 4/89.
                                 173 properties in five metropolitan
                                 areas have been abated; analysis of
                                 data is underway. Report to Congress
                                 now scheduled for completion: 6/91.
HUDamtEPA
HUD
                      Richard Broun
                      (202)708-2894
                      (FTS) 458-2894

                      0fck Alexander
                      Dick Alexander
                      (202)708-4225
                      (FTS) 458-4225
                                                      Ellis Goldman
                                                      (202)708-1528
                                                      (FTS) 458-1528


                                                      Ellis Goldman
                                                      (202) 708-1528
                                                      (FTS) 458-1528
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
          PURPOSE
           STATUS
       LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
    CONTACT
 Lead-Based Paint Abatement
 Demonstration in Public Housing
 National Hazard Estimate and
 Comprehensive and Workable Plan for
 Private Housing
 Pubfc Housing
 In-Place Management (Interim
 Containment) Strategy for Public
 Housing
Demonstrate abatement strategies in
public housing with special attention to
transfer of dust between units.
                                  teased paint to make identification
Develop an estimate of the national
hazard from lead-based paint; prepare
a comprehensive and workable plan for
the prompt and cost-effective
identification and abatement of lead-
based paint in all privately owned
housing in the United States.

Develop a comprehensive and
workable plan for toad-based paint
Demonstrations will take place in three
public housing agencies.  Contracts
awarded for demonstration support

Pfojed & now underway.
Field survey work complete; report in
progress.  Report to be submitted to
Congress: 9/90.
HUD
Conrad Amolts
(202)708-1528
(FTS) 458-1528
HUD
(FTS) 458-0450

Stevenson Weitz
(202)708-4370
(FTS) 458-4370
FfeW survey work completed. Cost
data to be obtained from the
abatement demonstration In public
housing, Report to Congress
scheduled: for completion:
                                                                                                    HUD
                       Stevenson Weitz
                       (202}70&4S7Q
                            4S8-437Q
Develop a strategy for managing
potential lead-based paint hazards for
properties which are not scheduled for
comprehensive modernization.
Draft strategy is being reviewed by a
number of PHAs and others.
HUD
William Wisner
(202)708-4370
(FTS) 458-4370
                                                                          U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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                       INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
   ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
           PURPOSE
STATUS
      LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 RADON ACTIVITIES

 indoor RadoaP«sgrai» (w/DHHS)
 Radon Exposure Assessment of
 Workers Who Work in Caves
 (w/DHHS)
      y, Transport and Fate of
 NaJuraily Occurring RadtonucJWes In
 Ground Water
Natural Radioactivity in Ground Water
of the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer
System
Investigator* of thaGeofogy and
Geochemtstry of Radon lit Shear
Zones (w/DOE)

Relationships Between Aeroadiometric
Measurements of Bi-214 and Soil
Radioactivity, Ra, and Rn Content
(w/DOE)

National Equivalent Uranium Map
 Measure radon in alt residences and     Qngotn0.
 office buildings owned by the National
 Park Service* and mitigate buildings to
 *safe* levels.

 Assess past and current radon         Ongoing.
 exposure of employees who work in
 caves.

 Determine factors controffing           Ongoing.
 radionucffde transport and fate along
 grouodwafer flow paths* and define
 mechanisms that release radionuclides
 to ground water and characterize
 spatial variation of radionuclide
 concentrations*

 Define occurrence and distribution of     Ongoing.
 radionuclides in ground water, identify
 relation between radionuclide activities
 and other chemical constituents, define
 source of radioactivity In ground water
 chemistry and radionuclide content
 along flow paths.

 Investigate radon in major shear zones   Ongoing.
along the east coast of the U.S,
Correlate between aeroradiometric       Ongoing.
surveys using a radon decay product,
the radium concentration in soil, and
the radon concentration in soil gas.

Jteprocess 4XS. DOE National Uranium   Ongoing.
Resource Evaluation (MURE) aerial
radiometric data
                      BQl/NPS
                      DOI/NPS
                      DOI/USGS
                                                                                                                           (202)343-7090
                                                                                                                           |FTS) 343-7990
                      Christie Eheman
                      (404)488-4682
                      (FTS) 236-4682

                      OttoZepecza
                      DOI/USGS
                      OttoZepecza
                      (609)771-3800
                      (No FTS)
                      DOI/USGS
                      DOI/USGS
                      QOl/USGS and EPA
                                            (703)648-6427
                     Joseph Duval
                     (703)648-6391
                     (FTS) 959-6391
                     TomPeake
                     (202) 475^9605
                     (FTS) 475-9605
                                                                                                     U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
        PURPOSE
STATUS
     LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
 Technical Assistance for State Radon
 Surveys (w/EPA)
Provide geological assessments of     Ongoing.
statewide radon potential.
                  DOI/USGS and EPA
                  Tom Peake
                  (202) 475-9605
                  (FTS) 475^605
                                                                                   U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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                           INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
                                 (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)


CIAQ Member

Tiwnr PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
LEAD :
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOL/OSHA
CONTACT
AlAbadir
(202)523-7056
(FTS) 523-7056
 Occupational standards for Indoor Air
 P
 Regulate levels of air pollutants in toe    Final rufe for eiliylene oxide: 4/8/SS,     OOL/OSHA
 Toxic Substances in Laboratories
 PermissiMe Exposure limit Update
 Field Health Compliance Inspections
IAQ Chapter oi OSHATecnnical
Manual
IAQ Training Course
Health Response Team Onsite
Evaluation
                                                                  cadmium, asbestos, and
                                                                  metnyieriedfefiSne. Proposed mle
Regulate levels of toxic substances in   Final rule: 1/90 (effective 5/90).
the laboratory.
Update occupational standards by
adopting AGGIH Threshold Limit
Values (TLVs) and NJOSH
Reconwtjended Exposore Umits
                                 Final ruts; 1/89 (effective 3/89).
 Protect health of American workers by   Ongoing.
 inspecting exposure to hundreds of air
 contaminants.
investigate JAG cases by OSHA
compliance officers,
                                 Compflance potey under review,
Assist Federal and State compliance     Ongoing.
officiate in evaluating indoor air quality
in non-industrial workplaces.

Consider wfcetfcer OSHA should        Ongoing.
regulate smQJdn$ aatf fodoor air quafily.


Assist Federal and State Compliance     Ongoing.
Officiate In conducting indoor air quality
investigations in non-industrial
workplaces.
                                                                 DOL/OSHA
                                                                QOUOSHA
                                                                 DOL/OSHA
                                                                00L/OSHA
                                                                 DOL/OSHA
                                                                                                 DOMOSHA
                                                                DOL/OSHA
                                                                                       Charles Adkins
                                                                                       (202)523-7075
                                                                                       (FTS) 523-7075
Regional Administrators
and Area Directors
(throughout U.S.)

tflngf&oor"
                                                                                      Zkjmas Saduskas
                                                                                      (312) 297-4810
                                                                                      (FTS) 353-2500
                                                                                      Floyd Madsen
                                                                                      (801)524-5287
                                                                                      (FTS) 588-5287
                                                                    -66-
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                       INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
        PURPOSE
STATUS
      LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Member
RADON ACTIVITIES

Radbft A$S6Ssfnent Advfeofy
Coordinate Federal research and policy  Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
                            Coordinate activftles of offices wftose    Ongoing,
                            actfrifies or operations affect the Indoor
                            -sir quat% of DOS f acilittes.
Select «<»«!» of a^n for radon
co^rol piogram for overseas
and dwellings.
                   DOS/Safety Office
                                                         DOS/Safety Office
                   Stephen Unman
                   (202)647-4302
                   (FTS) 647-4302
                   DOS
                                                                            KsnDddteR
                                                                            (202)647-4302
                                                                            {FTS) 647-4302
                   Stephen Utroan
                   {202)647^)02
                       647-4302
                                                                                               U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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                INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                         LEAD
  ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY            PURPOSE                   STATUS           AGENCY/OFFICE      CONTACT
CIAQ Member                   Coordinate Federal research and policy  Ongoing.                      DOT/OST/Environmental   Eugene Lehr
                            on IAQ issues.                                              Division             (202) 366-4860
                                                                                                     (FTS) 366-4860
Airliner Cabin Air Ooaiity            Examine air quality in cabins of       SmoWr^ is ftowbannecl on almost aff   DOT/OST/Aviatlon
                            commercfaf alrflnes,               domestic flights. Continukrg study of   Regulations and        {202^366-4849
                                                       cosmtc radiator* amf carbon dioxtda    Coordtoafion DMsfon     {FTS) 366-484S
                                                            issued: 2/90.
                                                                               U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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                  INDOOR AIR QUALITY PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES


Publications fisted below were issued as a general 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 and described under the sponsoring Federal
agency earlier in this document
                                                                         DATE    LEAD AGENCY/OFFICE
                                          CONTACT
 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

 The full address of the EPA Public Information Center 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-211B)
 Washington, O.C. 20460
 (202) 382-2080
 (FTS) 382-2080
 The Inside Story; A ©afefe to tadoor far Quality
 Directory of State JmfoQFAfr Contacts
 Fact Sheets:     #3: YentiteiSon wAAir Qualify in Offices
                #4: Sick Buildings
                #5: BmrofsttentalTobaiGGO Smoke
                    Report t&G&ngress on Indoor Air Quality
 Asbestos in the Home: A Homeowner's Guide
 ffeaSft afeete of Wood Bofmng
1988

1988

1990 (rev.)
1990 (rev.)
1988
1989
1990

1990

1990

1988
1988
SWOAR/0A1AP (w/CPSC)

EPA/OAR/OA1AP

OAJAP
PIC
SWOAR/OATAP

EPA/OAR/OAIAP

EPA Region X



EPA Region VJH
Mary Frances Briggs
(202) 442-1255
(FTS) 399-1255

Chuck Stevens
<303) 294-1111
                                                                         PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
TITLE
Managing Asbestos in Place
Asbestos in Your Home
ABCs of Asbestos in Schools
Guidelines for Conducting the AHERA TEM Clearance Test to Determine the
Completion of an Asbestos Abatement Project
Assessing Asbestos Exposure in Public Buildings
EPA Study of Asbestos-Containing Materials in Public Buildings
Asbestos in Schools: A Guide to New Federal Requirements for Local Education
Agencies
A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry
Airborne Asbestos Health Assessment Update
Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Mechanics
Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings
Asbestos in Buildings: Guidance for Service and Maintenance Personnel
On English and Spanish)
Measuring Airborne Asbestos Following An Abatement Action
Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials
T
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
~" - ! • 1TTLS
\).S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Asbestos in Your Home
S^WfiwHummm
Biological Pollutants in Your Home
Safety Alert on Lead in Paint
MAfttutt*ii& l&bwfefo t&t&ftr At&tt
mvurytvnv vppWJp^iWsiRSgr/wK
StffpoinQ P&irttlfOfff Wood
&ATE

1990
1988
1990
1990
1987
1989
LEAD AGENCY/OFFICE CONTACT

^^15Qf*i )P^O>-j& "jrtnri At" A ^^P^^i^ l^otirp ff
(800) 038-CPSC
CPSC
CPSC and A1A
CPSC
CPSC and HSIA
 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
 Indoor Air Quality - Selected References
Ifte Sufgew ©enaaT* fiepot «n
                                                                   1987
                                                                  1989
                                  Consequences of twotuntary Smoking     1 986
                                    : 2$ Yeats of Progress
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
               How ft Affects YOU
                                                                  1989



                                                                  1990



                                                                  1988
OHHS/COQ/NJOSH



DHHS/CDC/NIOSH




DHHS/CDG/CCDPHF/OSH




OHN$/CDC/OCOPHJVOSH


WA
                                                                                                     David Suncfin
                                                                                                     {513} 841-4382
                                                                                                          684-4382
Technical Information
Branch, NIOSH
Information Number
(800) 3S&4674

Technical Worrnattan
Center, Office on
SmokJng and Health
                                                                                                      Wifliam Parkhurst
UU.S.OOVEWMEHTPM»rrmG OFFICE 1WMW-089/24167
                                                                     PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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