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
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD
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CONSOLIDATED INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES
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Coor $r«fior> ' '/
CIAQ Co-chair
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on IAQ issues.
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Policy Development
Credenttetltng Study
Research Plan on Multiple Chemical
Sensitivity
Provide funding to the National Final report anticipated: Summer/Fall
Academy of Sciences to define 1991.
research needs on the issue of multiple
chemical sensitivity.
Training «e6cfe Asa^Sfe ' "; „ X ' £>6wfo|S foi10HEa«QB;1rdining ^tet. - Dsft^rlfe|Sf:F^ft99^'
•* s^';^lPV^1i'<'^'''r ' * f •'""•. f f
Buildings Program
for
Provide gu&ance ort dia&rtosi$+
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
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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.
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EPA/OAR/OAIAP
David Mudarri
(703)308-8470
(FTS) 398-8470
EPA/OAR/OAJAP ,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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ORD Indoor Air Research Budget
Coordinate Federal government
research efforts related to IAQ.
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Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/ORDIHEBL
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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 $,400 citations, PuWfened
annually.
Ongoing.
Lab evaluation of real time NO2
monitor to be completed: 10/90.
Passive sampling device for ozone
developed: 6/90. Lab and field
evaluation of ozone passive sampler to
be completed: 12/90. Prototype ozone
real time monitor fabricated: 6/90. Lab
and field evaluation of prototype ozone
monitor to be completed: 10/90.
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
EPA/ORO/ECAO
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/ORD/AREAL
Sue Periin
(202)382-5877
(FTS) 382-6877
(919)541-2746
(FTS) 629-2746
Marshall Dick
(202)382-2583
(FTS) 382-2583
(919)541-7828
Deran Pashayan
(202)475-8936
(FTS) 4754936
Beverly Comfort
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i629>4f6S
Beverly Comfort
(919) 541-4165
(FTS) 629-4165
Jim Mulik
(919) 541-3067
(FTS) 629-3067
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATES
AGENCY/OFFICE
OONTA0T
Monitoring Methods and Devices for
Retrieving Airborne Microorganisms
Monitoring Support for Epidemiology
Study of Asthmatics and Persons with
Aflergies
Support for Headquarters Study
(see also Exposure and Risk
Assessment)
Portable Humidifiers SMdy
Sampling Methods for VOCs in Indoor
Air
ofPofarVOGsinfnctoorAif
Field Study: VOCs in Indoor Exposures
from Personal Activities
DerttortsbatiOift Study of
Methods .. -
Indoor Dispersion/Ventilation Model
Design and construct an exposure
room to develop a variety of monitoring
methods and samplers to retrieve
airborne microorganisms.
Provide «jon8Qi$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
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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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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 }
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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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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
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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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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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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
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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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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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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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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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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
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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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
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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.
Gorflmerfis
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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,
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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
-SO-
US. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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$2
(FTS) 236^682
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
National Park Service Indoor Radon
Program (w/DOl)
Radon Progeny and Lung Cancer
Indoor Radon Pollution and Cigarette
Smoke in Etiology of Lung Cancer
Assist in the design and
implementation of the National Park
Service indoor radon sampling
program.
investigate ih6 relationship fcetween
indoor radon exposure and lung
cancer
Epidemiologic studies on radon
exposure and lung cancer risk.
Ongoing.
Ongo&lg.
Ongoing.
DHHS/CDC/CEHIC
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
Lung Cancer Among Jtotvsrnokteg Compare estimates of lung cancer risk
(per jscf/l) to «ofr«rnoidng Missouri
wornenlo «jflfle$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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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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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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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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
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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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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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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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(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
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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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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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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
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~" - ! • 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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