400/B-92/003
April 1992
Current Federal Indoor Air Quality Activities
Prepared by the:
Indoor Air Division
United States Environmental Protection Agency
&EPA
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
In 1988, EPA started to periodically compile and publish a list of the indoor air quality activities currently being undertaken
by Federal agencies. This publication is the 1992 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 for indoor air.
Through the CIAQ, each Federal agency is asked to supply an update of its present 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.
The information for this chart was complied by the Indoor Air Division, Office of Air and Radiation (6203J), 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 FEBRUARY 1992. HOWEVER, ALL
INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR THE MOST CURRENT
'NFORMATION, 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 (CIAQ Members) 3
Other Acronyms/Abbreviations 6
Activities of the CIAQ Co-Chairs:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 8
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 38
U.S. Department of Energy 41
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 51
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 56
Activities of the CIAQ Member Agencies:
Bonneville Power Administration (U.S. Department of Energy) 57
General Services Administration 58
National Aeronautics and Space Administration ... 60
Tennessee Valley Authority 61
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 62
U.S. Department of Defense 64
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 65
U.S. Department of the Interior 67
U.S Department of State 69
U.S. Department of Transportation 70
Publications of CIAQ Agencies:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 71
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 73
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 74
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 75
Bonneville Power Administration 76
Tennessee Valley Authority 76
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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
OARM
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Office of Administrator
Office of Administration and Resource
Management
SHEMD Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
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
EMSL-CINTI Environmental Monitoring and Systems
Laboratory - Cincinnati, OH
EMSL-LV Environmental Monitoring and Systems
Laboratory - Las Vegas, NV
HERL Health Effects Research Laboratory
HHAG Human Health Assessment Group
OEETD Office of Environmental Engineering and
Technology Demonstration
OHEA Office of Health and Environmental Management
OMMSQA Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and
Quality Assurance
OTTRS Office of Technology Transfer and Regulatory
Support
RREL Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
OPPTS Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances
OPPT Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
OPP Office of Pesticide Programs
OW Office of Water
OGWDW Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
OPPE Office of Policy and Program Evaluation
OPA Office of Policy Analysis
ORME Office of Regulatory Management Evaluation
ERAB Economics Analysis and Research Branch
PIC Public Information Center
CPSC U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION
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GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND ACRONYMS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES (continued)
(CIAQ MEMBERS)
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
ORAW Office of Remedial Action and Waste
LBL Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
DHHS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES
CDC Centers for Disease Control
NCEHIC National Center for Environmental Health and
Injury Control
NCCDPHP National Center for Chronic Diseases Prevention
and Health Promotion
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
OSH Office on Smoking and Health
NCHS National Center for Health Statistics
NIH National Institutes of Health
NIEHS National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences
NIAID National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases
NCI National Cancer Institute
NHLBI National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
NIDR National Institute of Dental Research
HRSA Health Resources Services Administration
DFOBSH Division of Federal Employee Occupational
Beneficiary Health Services
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry
DOL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Other Federal Agencies:
BPA BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
DOC
NIST
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
(formerly the National Bureau of Standards)
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GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND ACRONYMS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES (continued)
(CIAQ MEMBERS)
DOD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DOA Department of the Army
DON Department of the Navy
USAF U.S. Air Force
OEHL Occupational and Environmental Health
Laboratory
DOI U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
NPS National Park Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
DOS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DOT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OST Office of the Secretary of Transportation
GSA GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NCR National Capital Region
HUD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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
FHA Federal Housing 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 III Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide
NPTN National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
PAHs Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
pCi/l Picocuries per liter
PTA Parents and Teachers Association
RH Relative Humidity
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
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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
ISS U E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
CONSOLIDATED INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES
Overview ami CoottBtjatfott
CIAQ Co-chair
IAQ Interdisciplinary Forum
Sercstth/ity
Health Effects of Indoor Allergens
Buildlrtgs Program
Building Assessment, Survey, and
Evaluation (BASE) Program for Public
and Commercial Office Buildings
(w/ORD)
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on indoor air quality and related issues.
Conduct "consensus-building
negotiations" with ail major interest
groups to improve professional
education, training, and credentialing
programs for IAQ diagnostics and
mitigation professionals.
Prov&e fending to tfws JSationat
Academy ol Sciences fo define
fesearch needs on tfte issue of muffipfs
Provide funding to the National
Academy of Sciences to prepare a
committee report on the health effects
of allergens in indoor air.
Development of a standardized
protocol and the collection of data
characterizing public and commercial
buildings. Data will assist in
determining and prioritizing indoor air
research needs and actions.
Ongoing.
Profiles of professions and occupations
related to their role in IAQ being
developed for future publication. Draft
to be completed: 10/92.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
l%ia| NAS
1992.
Final NAS report anticipated: 1/93.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
construction of new tomes.
Anticipated completion date for EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
preliminary phase, pilot testing, and
protocol: Summer 1992. Regional
building studies to begin: Winter 1992.
Draft to i» completed: Summer 1992, EPA/OAWQAIAP/iAD
Fln^ animated foi
Winfer 1992/1993.
Bob Axelrad
(202) 233-9030
(FTS) 233-9030
David Mudarri
(202) 233-9053
(FTS) 233-9053
Sprtng EPA/OAfVOAIAP/lAD Pauline Johnston
Pauline Johnston
(202) 233-9051
(FTS) 233-9051
John Girman
(202) 233-9317
(FTS) 233-9317
Bob Thompson
(202) 233-9056
(FTS) 233-9056
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
LEAD
CONTACT
Primer for Prevention of IAQ Problems
in New and Remodelled Public and
Commercial Buildings
Model School Indoor Air Quality
Mahagerrtent Plaft
Demonstration Home
Private Seetoc Survey
Cost of IAQ Controls in Commercial
Buildings
Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
Assessment of Lung Cancer in Adults
and Respiratory Disorders in Children
(w/ORD)
Eflvvronrnental Tobacco Smotte: A
Provide guidance on preventing IAQ
problems in new public and commercial
buildings.
Develop mode! school iAQ
Demonstrate practices leading to good
IAQ and energy efficiency for
residential homes based on practical
application of current knowledge,
products, and technologies.
services.
Assess energy and non-energy costs
of controlling indoor air pollution.
Issue an EPA assessment of risk of
lung cancer in adults and respiratory
symptoms in children from exposure to
environmental tobacco smoke.
Provkie techrtical and poScy gu«fence
for reducing risks tern envtronmerrtaJ
toljaeeo smolce in the
Draft manual released: Winter 1991.
Anticipated date for final manual:
Summer 1992.
Draft manual anticipated: Spring 1992.
Cotapte&m scheduled J<»: Fal 1992.
Anticipated project commencement:
Fall 1992.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/fAD
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
af 1988 survey
Distr&ution ol que^ioffrtaire anHcipated
are when ft becomes
, A> ICF
, Room
Fa»fax,VA 22031-120? or call
Conceptual methodology complete.
Initial data report scheduled: 9/92.
Draft released: 6/90. Anticipated
completion date: Summer 1992.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
EPA/ORD/HHAG
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
Draft released: 6/90, Anticipated
completion dale; Spring 1892.
Bob Thompson
(202) 233-9056
(FTS) 233-9056
Sob Thompson
(202)233-9056
{FTS} 233-9056
Bob Thompson
(202) 233-9056
(FTS) 233-9056
David Mudarri
{202)233-9053
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJO R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Indoor Air Source Characterization
Project
(w/OPPT)
Intergovernmental Program
Quarterly CIAQ Meetings
(w/CPSC, DOE, NIOSH, OSHA)
Pedetsl Indoor Air Quality AdJvttws
IAQ Orientation Training
NATG-CC&IS Pilot Study
Public Information and Outreach
Program
IAQ information Center
Publication and Distribution of IAQ
Materials
Characterize emissions from materials
used indoors and determine their
impact on indoor air quality.
Share information on public and private
sector actions that affect indoor air.
Promote coordination of relevant
Federal policies and activities.
Issue publication that describes current
Federal IAQ activities for use by
government officials m& private sector.
Deliver 2Vfc-day introductory IAQ course
targeted to Federal, State, and local
government employees. Includes
health effects, building dynamics, and
principles of diagnosis and mitigation.
Explore and inventory research and
risk management strategies of member
countries.
Provide information on technical ami
aspects of IA& to the
and business communiffes, a!
levels at government, and the general
ptMe.
Develop appropriate written materials
that describe indoor air quality
problems and mitigation/prevention
actions for the general public.
In progress.
EPA/OAR/IAD
(joint lead w/OPPT)
Quarterly meetings held in January,
April, July, and October.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
Published sfecet988.
publications section for information art
availability.)
Completed. Being delivered at EPA
Regional Training Centers and offices.
Proceedings of 3 meetings available,
inventory of ri
strategies underway,
Under development sj^eatad; *a fee
operational: Spring 1992.
See publications section.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
Pauline Johnston
(202) 233-9051
(FTS) 233-9051
Christina Cinalli
(202) 260-2913
(FTS) 260-2913
Betsy Agle
(202) 233-9046
(FTS) 233-9046
(202)233-9046
Camille Lee
(202) 233-9052
(FTS) 233-9052
Elissa FeJdman
{202J 233*931*
#TS) 233-8316
Susan
(202)233*9048
Elissa Feldman
(202) 233-9316
(FTS) 233-9316
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSyE/SIAJOft ACTIVITY
STATUS
LEAD
CONTACT
Promotion of Building Air Quality (IAQ
Guidance for Existing Public and
Commercial Buildings)
Training on tedoor Atr issues
Building Air Quality Training
Headquarters Coordinator for Regional
IAQ Contacts
Implement plan for publicizing the
EPA/NIOSH guidance document on
diagnosis, correction, and prevention of
IAQ problems in existing public and
commercial buildings.
Identify Issues and topics en which
EPA can assfuBy offer training.
Develop framing on tttese topics and
aodfencss,
Develop 1/2 day (4 hour) training
course designed to address the needs
of building owners and facility
managers, but also helpful to many
others. Course introduces prevention
and management of indoor air quality
problems and is a companion to
Building Air Quality: A Guide for
Building Owners and Facility
Managers.
pfcysksans about major indoor m
Provide coordination and liaison
between Regional Indoor Air contacts
and the Indoor Air Division.
Guide released: 12/91. (See list of
publications for information on
availability.)
Ongoing. {See "l&Q QaentaSon
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
EPA^AJVQAIAP/JAD
Course completed: 3/92.
Organizations representing owners and
managers are likely to use course as
basis for series of seminars: 1992.
Other distribution to be decided.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
Betsy Agle
(202) 233-9046
(FTS) 233-9046
Elissa Feidmart
{202)233*93?$
{FTS} 233-3316
Scott Bowles
(202) 233-9047
(FTS) 233-9047
External review completed Anticipated
completion date; Spring 1992.
EPA/QAfVOAiAPYJAD
(202)233-9316
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
Marie O'Neil
(202) 233-9054
(FTS) 233-9054
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISS U E/MAJO R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD
Region I Program
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Region II Program
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Region III Program
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Schedule quarterly meetings with the
New England IAQ workgroup.
Awarded grant to MA Public Health
Association to establish a New England
IAQ steering committee, speakers
bureau, and sponsorship of press
conferences and conferences on IAQ
issues: 1992. Awarded grant to Rl
Lung Association to develop Rl indoor
air resources directory: 1992.
Conference for ice rink managers to be
held: 3/92. IAQ Orientation course to
be delivered: 1992.
Grant let ALA for $«pfKWl ol eight
building owners and managers
seminars labs held; 1992.
Interagency agreestefli with Eastern
Regional Radon Training Center to
sponsor 4IAO irajniftg classes:
1932/1993. Provide information and
eaJreacfe as reqttesJed
Establish Indoor Air Resource Center
with training capability: 1/92. Training
for state officials and building
managers to be held in Philadelphia at
Science Center: Spring 1992. Sick
building seminar for Drexel University
students: 2/92. Outreach to be held
monthly for specific audiences including
Better Breather Clubs, health
professionals, and industry groups to
beheld: 1992.
EPA Region I
(CT, MA, ME, NH, Rl,
VT)
Mary Beth Smuts
(617) 565-3232
(FTS) 835-3232
Eugene Benort
(617) 565-9078
(FTS) 835-3232
Islands)
f PR, Virgin
(212} 264-6459
EPA Region III
(DE, MD, PA, VA, WV,
DC)
Fran Dougherty
(215) 597-8322
(FTS) 597-8322
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
; *$Stt£/MAUQR ACTIVITY
Region IV Program
*
PURPOSE
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
STATUS
Hold quarterly conference call for state
and local government agencies.
Schedule training for public officials:
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
EPA Region IV
{AL, FL, GA, KY, MS,
NC, SC, TN)
CONTACT
Henry Slack
(404) 347-2864
(FTS) 257-2864
l^owfe outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Region VI Program
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
FtegtQR Vf I Program
Region VIII Program
Provide outreach ami education on
indoor air topics*
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Summer 1992. Plan indoor air video
and training for building managers:
1992. Publish directory of IAQ
resources in the Region: 1992.
Promote networking within states,
especially Florida, Georgia/Atlanta.
Develop regional neiworte 1992, IAQ
Orientation course deliveries
sehedttled: MN 1/92, OH 4/92, It 5/92.
Courses to be scheduled in Ml, IN, and
WL IAQ outreach kit and brochure to
be developed: FY 92.
Network of Regional IAQ professionals
established 10/91; next meeting:
Spring 1992. State resource guides
and compendium of IAQ case studies
in region to be completed: 1992. IAQ
Orientation courses for public officials
scheduled in NM and AR 3/92, LA
6/92, TX 9/92. Public information and
outreach activities begun 7/91;
outreach continuing with emphasis on
asthma campaign: 1992.
(AQ Orientation course deliveries
scfcedtfted; MO 2/92, fA 6/92,
Development of Region ? network to
be initiated; FY 92.
Network development activities,
coordination of training and outreach
activities with the radon program,
forums and seminars, responding to
public inquiries planned: FY 92.
EPA Region V
{IL, IN, m, MN, OH, Wl)
EPA Region VI
(AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
EPA Region VI)
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Region IX Program
Provide outreach and education on
indoor air topics.
Pievkfe outreach and education OR
indoor air topics.
IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Program Management
fesus Pfeflaer: QfiD IAQ, Radon, and Provide strategic dJreetim to tAQ
Heseareh Program,
Lafeoratory Coordinator, EPA IAQ
Program
Research Coordinator for the
Committee on Indoor Air Quality
(CIAQ)
Program Manager; Health Effects
ftesoareh Laboratory's IAQ ftssearcrt
Coordinate Federal government
research efforts related to IAQ.
IAQ Orientation course deliveries
planned for CA, NV, AZ, and HI: FY
92.
Continatng support for IAQ Network in
WA, tAO Orie^ation coarse to be
delivered m WA: 2&2'T being planned
for OR, ID, Ate J99SM994. Establish
AKIAO Network: 3/92, WottashopsJor
building managers to be scheduled:
1992,
Ongoing.
Matrix Manager: ORD IAQ Research Identify and coordinate research Ongoing.
Program needed to fill existing information gaps.
Uberatery c^ardjsatiofi of SPA tedoor Ongoing.
Air Research Program.
Ongoing.
Coordinate the heattfe effects research Ongoing.
$tedles of the frwteor i
Headquarters Coordinator, EPA IAQ Headquarters coordination of EPA IAQ Ongoing.
Health Effects Research health effects research.
EPA Region IX
(AZ, CA, HI, NV,
American Samoa, Guam,
Trust Territories of the
Pacific)
EPA Region X
{AK, 10, OR, WA)
EPA/QRD/OHR
EPA/ORD/OTTRS
EPA/QRD/A6EBL
EPA/ORD/OTTRS
EPA/ORO/HSRL
EPA/ORD/OHR
Barbara Spark
(415)744-1132
(FTS) 484-1132
Nancy Hetei
(206} 553-2589
{FTS) 399-2580
Ken Sexto**
Kevin Teichman
(202) 260-7669
(FTS) 260-7669
Qene
{0*9} 541-2746
{FTS} 629-2746
Kevin Teichman
(202) 260-7669
(FTS) 260-7669
Robert Dyer
(91&) 541*27*0
(FTS} 629-2760
Sue Perlin
(202) 260-5877
(FTS) 260-5877
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
!SSUE/MAJO R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
Program Manager: Air and Energy
Engineering Research Laboratory's
IAQ Research Program
Hsadqaarters Coordinator, EPA (AQ
Engineering Research
Program Manager: Atmospheric
Research and Exposure Assessment
Laboratory's IAQ Research Program
EPA IAQ
Monitoring Research
Program Manager: Environmental
Criteria and Assessment Office's IAQ
Assessment Program
Headquarters Coordinator, EPA
Assessment Research
Indoor Air Reference Bibliography
ORD fAQ Research Activities Listing
Coordinate the emissions testing, Ongoing.
modeling, chamber studies, and test-
home studies of the indoor air program.
Headcparters coordination of EPA tAQ Ongoing.
souree characleflza&on and; tniiigaSon;
research.
Coordinate EPA IAQ methods Ongoing.
development and large building studies
research.
Heaokjttarters coordination of Ongoing,
monftoring research.
Coordinate ORD IAQ Assessment Ongoing.
efforts.
Headquarters coordmation oi OfiD IAQ Ongoing.
Assessment Research.
Maintain an extensive bibliography of
reference materials on indoor air
pollution.
Develop and maintain list of ORD JAQ
activities.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/QBD/OEETD
EPA/ORD/AREAL
Publication of bibliography containing
over 4,500 citations. Published
annually.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
6PA/OBD70HIA
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/QRD/ECAO
Gene Tucker
(919)541-2746
(FTS) 629-2746
Marshall Dick
{202} 260*2583
{FTS} 260-2583
Ross Highsmrth
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
D Wight Hlustfck
{FTS} 2560*5789
Michael Berry
(919) 541-4172
(FTS) 629-4172
Jerry fctowe
{202)260-7343
{FTS} 260-7&&
Beverly Comfort
(919) 541-4165
(FTS) 629-41 65
Sevarty Comfort
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
9tn#f^&f
AGEMCY/OFFJCE
; CONTACT t; :
Monitoring
Low Cost Personal Monitoring Devices
for Indoor Air
Monitoring Methods and Devices for
Retrieving Airborne Microorganisms
Monitoring Support for Epidemiology
Study oi Asthmatics and Persons with
Allergies
Portable Humidifiers Study
Sampling Methods lor Semh/olatiie
Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in
Indoor Air
Methods for Chemical Characterization
of Polar SVOCs in Indoor Air
VOCs in Indoor Exposures from
Personal Activities (Field Study)
Indoor Dispersion/Ventilation Model
Develop and evaluate low cost,
comfortable personal monitoring and
sampling devices that can be worn
during normal actwrties.
Design and construct an exposure
room to develop a variety of monitoring
methods and samplers to retrieve
airborne microorganisms.
Provide monitoring support for a joint
University of Arizona/EPA 30D-home
epidemiology study; assemble data on
viable bacteria and fungi to which study
participants are exposed.
Evaluate the relationship between
water quality used in humidifiers and
the impact on indoor particle levels.
Design, develop, and evaluate an air
sampler for SVOCs that is suitable in
microenvironmertts.
Develop, evaluate, and improve
methodology for the characterization of
polar SVOCs.
identify personal activities which
increase exposure to VOCs and other
pollutants.
Investigate the use of the NISI general
indoor air quality model in diagnosing
sick buildings.
lab evaluattort of real time N02
monrtor to be completed; 10/90,
Passive sampling device for ozone
developed: 6/90. Lab and field
evaluation of ozone passive sampler
completed: 12/90, Prototype amm
real time monitor fabricated: 6/90. Lab
and field ©valuation of prototype ozone
monitor completed: 10/90,
Ongoing.
Sample collection initiated: 7/90.
EPA/ORD/EMSL-LV
EPA/QRD/EMSL-LV
Series of journal articles published;
additional articles scheduled for
publication: 5/92.
Prototype samplers developed; series
of reports and papers available.
Characterization of polar compounds
ongoing; journal articles: 6/90, 9/90.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AREAL
PWOBD/ARSAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AR€AL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
Ji*$ MuSk
Steve Hern
(702) 798-2100
(FTS) 545-2100
Stave Kern
{7fl2}789-21«*
{FTS) 545-2100
Ross Highsmith
(919) 541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
{919} 541-4733
Nancy Wilson
(919)541-4723
(FTS) 629-4723
Ross Highsmith
1-7S8®
John Irwin
(919)541-4567
(FTS) 629-4567
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Compendium of Indoor Air Quality
Measurement Methods
Methods for Sampling VOCs m Breath
TEAM Study: Particle Study
fedoorAirStudyof lONswPubJfc
Large Building Studies (In Support of
BASE Program)
(w/IAD)
Balding Diagnostics and Mitigation
Profeoofe $Sn $t#pQfl of BASE
Program)
(w/IAD)
Analytical Methods for Airborne
Microorganisms
Characterization of VOCs Associated
wit Bioaero$o) Contamination
Compile most commonly used IAQ
measurement methods for technical
guidance documents.
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
particle, (nicotine) and trace elements.
Measure indoor air concentrations of
selected VDC's in 10 new fwn-
compfaint buildings. Assess emissions
from selected common butfding
materials.
Characterize indoor air environments in
typical commercial office environments
across the United States.
Develop standardized protocols tot
conducting large building diagnostics
and approaches for developing and
implementing mitigation strategies for
buildings with indoor air concerns.
Develop and improve analytical
methods for characterizing indoor air
microbiological aerosols.
Develop and validate methods for
characterizing contribution of VOCs
resulting from microbiological
Published: 9/90.
Ongoing. Report on nwthod
complete* $89. Pilot field study
completed: 12/89. Portable breath
sampling method developed: 9/90,
Monitoring instrument developed and
tested. Data collection from 175 home
studies completed. Data analysis
underway. Reports and articles on
earlier TEAM studies available.
Completed. Report available.
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
EPA/ORD/OMMSQA
Initiated: FY 91. Draft field reports
anticipated: FY 93 and FY 95.
Initiated; FY91> Oraft report
anticipated: FY 93; validation
scheduled: FY 94.
Initiated: FY91.
Instated: FY91.
EPA/ORD/AREAL
EPA/ORD/AREAL (co-
sponsored by OAR)
EPA/ORD/EMSL-CINTI
EPA/ORD/AREAL
Ross Highsmrth
(919) 541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Bill Nelson
(919)541-3184
{FTS} 629-3184
Lance Wallace
(703) 349-8970
(703)349-3110
(No FTS)
Lance Wallace
(703) 349-8970
{703)349-3110
(No FTS)
Ross Highsmfth
(919)541-7828
(FTS) 629-7828
Ross Highsmith
(919) 541-7828
(FTS} 629-7828
Al Dufour
(513)684-7218
(FTS) 684-7218
Joachim Pleil
{919) 541-4880
(FTS) 629-4680
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Innovative Techniques for
Characterizing and Modelling
Bioaerosols
PURPOSE STATUS
Develop real-time measurement Ongoing.
techniques to characterize bioaerosol
contamination and model growth and
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
EPA/ORD/EMSL-LV
CONTACT
Steve Hern
(702) 798-2594
(FTS) 545-2594
Msxfetting and Analysis of Exposure to
Consumer Products
Benzene Exposure Assessment Model
(BEAM)
Total Human Exposure Relational
Database (THEBDbase)
Health Effects Research
indoor Biocontaminants-Asthma and
A8*rgy (Ktiman)
Indoor Biocontaminants-Asthma and
Allergy (Experimental Animal)
Multiple Cfeestseat Sensitivity
dispersion.
Evateaite fodoor air
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSU E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Sick Building Syndrome-Test Method
Development
frritant Properties of Indoor
Products
Toxicological Effects of VOCs and
VOC Mixtures in Animals
Risk Characterization Methodology for
Indoor Carcinogens
Risk Characterization Methodology for
Non^affitoogenJc Pollutants and
Multiple Pollutants
Assessment of Biological Contaminants
in Indoor Environments
Data Analysis
Develop and/or validate objective
indicators of sensory irritant, neurologic
and immunologic effects applicable to
SBS.
Evaluate selected products for
respiratory irritant properties.
Evaluate the impact of selected VOCs
and VOC mixtures on immune,
respiratory, neurobehavioral and other
systems.
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 aon-cancer risk
assessment methodology, ancontarntnantst survey of
Federal, State, and iocal 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 health effects data at various
exposure levels.
Ongoing. Initiated: 1989.
- 1992,
EPA/ORD/HERL
Ongoing.
1992.
Simple mixtures to begin:
EPA/ORD/HERL
Publication of risk characterization
methodology; review of risk
characterization studies: 3/91; indoor
concentrations of environmental
carcinogens: 1/91; methods of
analysis for environmental carcinogens:
6/90.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
EPA/GRKECAO
Study to be completed: 4/92.
EPA/ORD/ECAO
Ongoing.
EPA/QBB/ECAQ
Hillel Koren
(919)966-6200
(No FTS)
Dart Costa
{319)541-2531
{FT$} 639-2531
Jane Ellen Simmons
(919)541-7829
(FTS) 629-7829
Michael Berry
(919)541-4172
(FTS) 629-4172
WSBamEwaid
{919)541*4164
Beverly Comfort
(919)541-4165
(FTS) 629-4165
Michael Beny
(919} 541-4172
{FTS} 629-4172
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
IAQ Study in EPA Headquarters
Building
Use occupant surveys and indoor air
monitoring to identify indoor air quality
problems in selected buildings. Make
appropriate recommendations for
improving indoor air quality.
Source Characterization and 1AQ Control
Chamber Studies of Organic Emissions
from Material Sources
£vatoat«H» of tedoor "•States"
Test House Studies of Indoor Sources
and Sinks
Bforesponse Methods lor Source
Characterization
Data Base of Indoor Air Pollutant
Sources (DIAPS)
Develop methods for determining
emissions from indoor materials/
products; evaluate the effects of
environmental variables on emission
rates; evaluate source modifications as
IAQ control techniques.
Determine the behavior of fedoor
materials that act as sinks for organic
compounds; develop data that describe
trie rate at which organtcs are
adsorbed by and re*err^te
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ISSUE/MAJO R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
vtft&f^twf
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
IAQ Data Base for Organic
Compounds
IAQ Controf Alternatives
Soil Gas Mitigation
Source Catalog
Biocontaminate Control
IAQ Model
Determination of Air Flows in Buildings
Compile data on measured
concentrations of vapor-phase organic
compounds in buildings into Lotus
1-2-3 database.
Evaluate relative merits (cost and
effectiveness) of met&ods for impreviag
fAQ. Methods to be evaluated tncfode
low-emftting products, ventilattonr and
air cieaners.
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 Ming ef sources of indoor
air pollutants and possible source
Determine the effect of RH,
temperature, surface moisture, and
biocides on biological contaminates in
the indoor air.
Develop an easy-to-use tod for
assessing IAQ problems, conducting
risk analysis, and evaluating control
options.
Develop low cost, easy-to-use methods
for measuring air flows between rooms
and HVAC, between rooms and
outdoors, and other important indoor
air flows (e.g., to exhaust fans).
Ongoing. Periodic update of data base
completed: 1/90.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Baseline data collected: FY 90.
Collect data with mitigator system on
and off: FY91.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Complete materials list for homes and
offices and indicate which materials
may be sources of indoor air
emissions: FY90. identify constituent
emissions for selected sources: FY 31.
Initiated: FY 92.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
EPA/OBD/AEE8L
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Max Samfield
(919)541-1518
(FTS)629-1518
Leslie Sparks
{319} 541-2458
|FT$} 529-245*
James White
(919)541-1189
(FTS) 629-1189
James WhSe
{919} 541-1189
John Chang
(919) 541-3747
(FTS) 629-3747
Leslie Sparks
{919)541-2458
Leslie Sparks
(919) 541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUBMAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
WMt&f^f'Iff f
AGENCY/OFFICE CONTACT
Technical Support to Program Offices
Other Projects
IAQ Questions for NHANES
RADON ACTIVITIES
Program Management
Committee on Indoor Air Quality and
Radon Workgroup
(w/DOE)
Comparison of Geology and Indoor
Radon
National Assessment of Radon Gas
(SARA section
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.
Provide updates to the CIAQ on
pending federal radon legislation,
ongoing programs, and other issues.
Develop methodology to identify high
radon potential areas.
Describe locations in the U.S. where
radon is found, and assess tevels m
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. Oeterrnine methods of reducing
or eliminating the human health threat
of radon gas and radon daughters.
fnctude guidance and public information
materials on mitigating radon.
Ongoing. Report available on
emissions of perchloroethylene from
dry cleaned fabrics: 10/88; assessment
of organics from Waterside Mall carpet
and office partitions: 8/88; assessment
of mercury from interior latex paint:
5/91.
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/OHEA
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Completed.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA^QAfVQBP
Bruce Tichenor
(919)541-2991
(FTS) 629-2991
Sherry Selevan
(202) 260-2604
(FTS) 260-2604
Dave Rowson
(202) 260-9622
(FTS) 260-9622
Sharon Wirth
(202) 260-9615
(FTS) 260-9615
Kirk Maconaughey
{202} 28Q-9815
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJQ8 ACffVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAS
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
National Residential Radon Survey
Protocol Development Stsdy
Radon Measurement in Schools
Revisions to EPA Radon Measurement
State/EPA Indoor Radon Survey
Workplace Protocol Devefopmerrt and
Federal Buildings Study
Model Standards and Techniques for
Control of Radon in New Buildings
Estimate the frequency distribution of
annual average radon exposures in
U.S. homes using year-long
measurements, and assess
correlations between residential radon
concentrations and various factors.
Collect daia on cades and radon
progeny concentrations in schools.
Update and revise existing interim
guidance to schools on measuring
radon.
Revise EPA Radon Measurement
Protocols to include new methods for
measuring indoor radon and radon
decay products.
Help States identify areas where
elevated radon levels (hot spots) may
occur, and estimate the Statewide and
regional frequency distribution of
screening measurement results.
Develop natronal protocols for
measuring radon m worjqslaces.
Oversee Federal agency radon studies.
Oversee Federal agency radon
surveys.
To develop model standards for use by
builders in constructing radon resistant
homes.
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Completed.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing. Forty states completed.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Report to Congress due: Spring 1992. EPA/ORA/ORP
Ongoing. Draft for public comment
expected: Spring 1992.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Frank Marcinowski
(202)260-9615
(FTS) 260-9615
Anita Schmidt
(202) 260-3615
{FTS} 260-9615
Anita Schmidt
(202) 260-9615
(FTS) 260-9615
Frank Marcinowski
{202)260-9615
{FTS} 260-9615
Jeff Phillips
(202)260-9615
(FTS) 260-9615
Anita Schmidt
(202) 260-9615
{FTS} 260-9615
Anita Schmidt
(202)260-9615
(FTS) 260-9615
Dave Murane
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
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fSSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
ft&U'f^flff < •*
AGENCY/OFFICE
State Mitigation Contractor Survey
Saperfand Cooperative Project
Radon Mitigation Standards in
Residences
Capability Development
House Evaluation Program
Education in Homing Industry os
in Homes
New House Evaluation Program
Radon Measurement Proficiency
Program (RMP)
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.
Appty existing mitigation techniques to
Superfund sites with high levels of
radon in reduce human health ristes.
Develop baseline performance
standards for Radon Contractor
Proficiency Program participants when
installing mitigation systems.
Evaluate the cost and effectiveness of
mitigation methods and provide
hands-on demonstrations.
Educate the building industry on state*
of-the-art radon mitigation and
prevent ion techniques*
Transfer technology for constructing
radon resistant buildings to private
sector, and provide data for the
development of model building codes.
Test capabilities of companies
measuring indoor radon, and provide
the public wftn a rnecnanlsrn for
identifying qualified testing companies.
Evaluate individual contractors for
proficiency in on-srte measurement
through written examination and
provide the public with a list of
proficient individuals.
Completed. Report available.
EPA/OAR/ORP
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
EPM3AW38P
EPA/OAR/ORP
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing. Interim report due: Spring
1992.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/QA8/O8P
EPA/OAR/ORP
To be started: 4/92.
EPA/OAR/ORP
John Hoornbeck
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
Gene Fisher
{202)260-9623
{FTSJ 260^623
David Price
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
David Price
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
(202)260-9623
{FTSJ
Dave Murane
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
PnilJalbert
(202)260-9623
(FTS) 260-9623
Lee Salmon
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9262
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PURPOSE
STATUS
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
(RCPP)
Stats indoor Radon Grants (SIRS)
Regional Radon Training Centers
Pole? and Public Information
Radon Education and Awareness for
Health Workers
National Oatabasa of Most fta&n
Update Citizen's Guide to Radon
Operate a voluntary proficiency
program to evaluate the effectiveness
of mitigation contractors.
Provide grant funds to establish and
expand radon programs.
Develop information and provide
training to Federal and State officials,
private firms, and the public regarding
health risks posed by radon.
Demonstrate and teach methods of
radon measurement and mitigation,
and provide training and administer
examinations as part of the Radon
Contractor Proficiency and Radon
Measurement Proficiency Programs.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/OAR/Q8P
EPA/OAR/ORP
Eastern
Southern
Midwest
Western
Inform health professionals about the
risks associated with indoor radon.
Ongoing.
Pwpar* a database thai wj)J contain Ongoing,
radon measurements from several EPA
surveys.
Revise and update policy and guidance Guide to be completed: Spring 1992.
to homeowners on indoor radon.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/QAB/ORP
EPA/OAR/ORP
Ic Sefwea TV, radio, and p»nt PSAs natsmwtde.
Advertising on indoor radon inc&ding
TV, rajdle and print
John Mackinney
(202) 260-9605
(FTS) 260-9605
Sylvia Maim
{202)260*9617
{FTS} 260-9617
Lee Salmon
(202) 260-9623
(FTS) 260-9263
Alan Appleby
(908) 932-2582
(No FTS)
Richard Shaughnessy
(919)749-4358
(No FTS)
William Angell
(612) 624-5343
(No FTS)
Richard Beardmore
(303)491-6139
(No FTS)
Mary Culler
(202) 260-9617
(FTS) 260-9617
Sharon Wirfc
{202} 260-9615
{FTS} 260*901 &
Mike Walker
(202) 260-9617
(FTS) 260-9617
Dennis Wagner
{202} 260-9617
{FTS} 260-9617
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
Radon Action Week
Public Outreach (Local)
Drinking Water
Regulatory Proposal for Radionuclides
in DjwkJng Water
Research on Radon Removal from
Drinking Water
HQ Coordinator, EPA Radon Research
Programs
Laboratory Coordinator: ORD Radon
Research Program
Diffusive and Corrective Radon
Transport Through Concrete Slabs
Radon Gas Movement Through Sofe
and Building Shall Components
Develop activities in support of National
Radon Action Week.
Work with national governmental and
non-prof it organizations to develop
public information scad outreach
activities on indoor radon.
Regulate radon levels in public drinking
water supply.
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.
Headquarters manager and contact for
EPA radon research program.
Manage ORD Radon Research
Program.
Establish the range of radon transport
resistances of concrete and identify
concrete construction and treatment for
enhanced radon resistance.
Study soil gas nnovement through soil
and foundation substructures in a
chamber fitted with radium laden soil.
Conducted in October of 1990 and
1992. Plans ongoing for 1992.
Ongoing.
EPA/OAR/ORP
EPA/QAR/QRP
Rutes proposed; 7/18/91. Final rules
anticipated: 4/93.
Research on removal of high levels of
radon completed. Reports available.
Research evaluating long-term removal
in community supplies begun: 6/91.
BWQWOOWDW
EPA/ORD/RREL
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
EPA/ORD/OEETD
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPAfORD/AEEBL
Kristy Miller
(202) 260-9617
(FTS) 260-9617
£02} 28Q-SB17
629-7891
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
The Influence of House Internal
Dynamics on Radon Entry
Dutabaity of Ka<&o Reduetton Systems
Technology Transfer of Radon
Research
HVAC System Cosftsf ter
Racfea Reduction in Schools
Comparison of Active Soil
Depressurization and HVAC System
Control for Radon Reduction in
Schools
Demonstration of Radon Reduction
Evaluation of Active Soil
Depressurization Exhaust
Configurations to Cost-Effectively
Reduce Exhaust Re-entrainment
Locagzed Pressurizatton Using a
ife«cfe
Radon
Measure and model the effects of
house dynamics (natural and
mechanical) on the driving forces for
radon entry.
Assess fadon reduction perJofrrance
and hardware durability of research
and commercial radon mitigation
installations.
Transfer knowledge of effective radon
reduction techniques through
established R&D communication
channels of guidance manuals, special
reports, and symposia.
Determine the feasibility of using
scnool HVAC systems tor both radon
reduction and Improved indoor at
qaalfly,
Demonstrate both techniques in the
same building to provide a direct
comparison of radon reduction.
Demonstrate mitigation techniques
to multfamify housing,
Determine conditions under which
exhaust might be discharged at grade
level, considering exhaust re-
entrainment, exposure of persons
outdoors, and deposition of radon
progeny.
Determine the feasMity of utilizing: a
typical residential furnace to reduce
indoor radon levels in a new basement
house,
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/QRD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
EPA/QRD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Ongoing.
EPA/ORD/AEERL
Tim Dyess
(919)541-2802
(FTS) 629-2802
Bruce Henscfeel
{919)541-4*12
(FTS)
Tim Dyess
(919)541-2802
(FTS) 629-2802
Kelly Leovic
{919)541-7717
{FTS) 829-7717
Kelly Leovic
(919) 541-7717
(FTS) 629-7717
Marc Menetrez
(919) 541-7981
{FTS} 629-7981
Bruce Henschel
(919)541-4112
(FTS) 629-4112
Tan Dyess
{919) 541-2802
{FTS} 629-2802
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
iSSU E/MAJQR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
WffWftf^ftf
AGENCY/OFFICE
Evaluation of Innovative Radon
Barriers for New Construction
Radon IvStigatiorj in Existing Houses
Mew Mexico
Evaluation of Existing Radon Mitigation
Systems in Pennsylvania
Radon Prevention in the Design and
Construction of Schools and Other
Large Ekiildings
Applied R&D Effort to Refine EPA's
Design Criteria for Submembrane
Depressurization Systems in Crawl
Space Houses
NASSt«dy
Ambient Air Study
National School Radon Survey
Policy and Program Evaluation
Time-of-Sate Incentives for Radon
Mitigation
Develop improved passive radon-
resistant new construction techniques
by developing improved barrier
technology.
Asse$$ the design and performance of
mitigation systems for sfeb-on-grade
and crawl space houses, with
conditions representative of tne
Southwest.
Evaluate active soil depressurization
systems in houses having poor subslab
communication. Assess the durability
of mitigation systems that have been
operating for several years.
Demonstrate cost-effective new
construction techniques to prevent
radon entry.
Determine conditions under which
complete sealing of membrane and
steps to improve suction distribution
are required.
Examine the relationship of uranium
miner data to homeowner exposure
with respect to lung obsiroetry.
Investigate and document radon
ambient air concentrations throughout
the U.S.
To devefop and conduct national
school survey pursuant to Section 307
of IRAA.
Identify *r«tiga!iort incentives for
homeowners.
Ongoing.
Testing complete* Data analysis,
report preparation underway.
Completed. Report EPA-600/8-91 -010
distributed.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
Completed.
Completed.
Ongoing,
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EPA/ORD/AEERL
EP&OAEK3RP
EPA/OAR/ORP
Tim Dyess
(919)541-2802
(FTS) 629-2802
6rue«
(919) 5*1-4112
Bruce Henschel
(919)541-4112
(FTS) 629-4112
Crack Craig
$19) 54V2884
(FTS) 629-2624
Bruce Henschel
(919)541-4112
(FTS) 629-41 12
Susan Conrafe
Anita Schmidt
(202) 260-9615
(FTS) 260-961 5
LisaRatcif
(202)260-9515
(FT$) 2^0^915
(202)260-5944
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Contaminants in
r PURPOSE
Evaluate EPA's guidance to schools
STATUS
Received draft final report: 7/90.
LEAD
, AGeSCY/OFFfCE
EPA/OPPE/ORME
CONTACT
Bill O'Neil
Schools
Evaluation of EPA's Risk
Communication Efforts
about asbestos, radon, and lead in
drinking water.
Produce and distribute materials
regarding t&e effectiveness of EPA risk
communication^ including journal
articles and EPA publications.
TOXIC CHEMICALS/HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ACTIVITIES
Asbestos Activities
NESHAPs ?tepite80n$ {seetwm 112 of
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement
Act (ASHAA) Loan and Grant Program
Ban and Phase Out Rule
ReinspecSoris under tha Asbestos
Hazard Snefgancy Response Act
(AHEFtA)
Protect public health from exposure to
asbestos in ambient air.
Conduct $52 million program to assist
schools with greatest hazard and
largest need to abate damaged or
deteriorating asbestos.
Pfo&ct health of worker* not covered
by OSH A regulations.
Intended to regulate new uses of
asbestos and to phase out most other
uses.
Provide guidance to schools on
reinspedion requirements under
AHERA.
Ongoing. Selected tides: Radon Risks:
Attitudes, Petcspfotts aorf Actions,
EPA/230XM-8&-Q49 August 69; Atsaing
the Apathetic and Reassuring the
Atemrnd - CommuaicaSng About
Rstfoft ftistcw Three Communities
ePASaO-OS-ee^e. A>«rnal arttcfe:
Winter t99CL
EnforceimRt of several regulations
including ones prohtoittng manufacture
o| spray-on asbestos Jrtsufation and
molded pipe insulation and requiring
appropriate procedures for demolitions
and renovations ir»volv«jg asbestos
ongoing. Revisions to regulations
tinder development.
Funded 2,672 school abatement
projects involving more than $290
million in awards since 1985.
Congress has reauthorized until 1995.
First rule issued; 1987, Draft revisions
under consideration.
Final rule published: 7/89. Most of rule
vacated by court order: 10/91. EPA
response under consideration.
3/92.
EPA/OPPE/ERAB
EPA/OAR/OAQPS
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
(202) 260-5487
(FTS) 260-5487
Ernestine Thomas
{202)260*5606
{FTS} 260-5606
SimmsRoy
{919} 541-5263
{FTS) 629-5263
Diane Sheridan
(202) 260-3790
(FTS) 260-3790
Mice Mattheisen
(202) 260-7363
{FTS} 260*7363
Mike Mattheisen
(202) 260-7363
(FTS) 260-7363
Setty Weiner
{202} 260-3790
{FTS} 260-3790
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
s ' wnr&f^Elti&
AGENCY/OFFICE
Publication of LEA's Designated
Persons Self-Study Guide
Asbestos-Containing Materials in
Schools Bute
Report to Congress on Asbestos in
Public and Commercial Buildings
Lead Activities
National Implementation Plan for
Reducing Lead Poisoning
(w/CDC and HUD)
Comprehensive Abatement
Study
Repair and Maintenance Study
Encapsulation Efficacy
Laboratory Accreditation
(w/NIOSH)
Provide guidance to school designated
persons to assist in compliance with
AHERA.
Protect public health in schools.
Assess magnitude of problem and
make recommendations.
Develop a national integrated plan
(requested by Congress and
coordinated with CDC and HUD) for
the elimination of childhood lead
poisoning primarily through the
abatement of lead-based paint in
housing.
Evaluate the long-term efficacy of
abatements techniques tlsed by HUD
in their Federal Housing/Administration
Demonstration Project,
Evaluate efficacy of Maryland
abatement practices and alternative
low-cost repair and maintenance
approaches to reducing household
exposure to paint and dust.
Develop protocols for assessing tead-
based paint encapsularrt parf orrning
products in reducing lead exposure in
residential structures.
Develop components for the
establishment of a laboratory
accreditation program.
Publication expected: Summer 1992. OPPTS/OPPT
Enforcement of rale promulgated m
Report available: 2/89. EPA is
addressing report recommendations.
Draft report is being prepared. Report
scheduled for completion: Summer
1992.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA and CDC and HUD
Sample collection for a pilot study
conducted; 5&1* OaJa coSectiou
efforts scheduled: to begin: Spring
Sample collection for a pilot study
conducted: 5/91. Data collection
efforts scheduled to begin: Spring
1992.
Interim ASTM standards scheduled for
Summer 1992-
EPA/QPPTS/GPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
Proficiency testing program for lead
determinations in paint is scheduled for
completion: 12/92.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
Diane Sheridan
(202) 260-3790
(FTS) 260-3790
Diane Sheridan
(202)260-3790
Joe Schechter
(202) 260-3949
(FTS) 260-3949
Brion Cook
(202)260-1878
(FTS) 260-1878
John Schwembarger
Susan Dillman
(202) 260-5375
(FTS) 260-5375
Randall Cramer
|202} 260-3980
(FTS) 260-3&39
Joseph Breen
(202) 260-3569
(FTS) 260-3569
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAP
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Role-Specific Training Course
Development
8egk*m»i Lead Training Centers
Primary Prevention Guidance Booklet
Abatement Deferfe Study
National Conference on State
Legislatures Directory Project
Forum % State and Tribal Toxics
Aefcwt
(w/COC and HUD)
Develop model training course curricula
for lead-based paint inspectors,
abatement supervisors, and workers.
EstaWish network of 1m university-
based training canters to train
abatement professionals.
Develop a program guide for local
communities to establish programs
designed to prevent childhood lead
poisoning.
Prepare a report on the applicability of
80RA to waste generated from lead*
based paint abatements.
Compile a database and directory of
contacts in state agencies with lead-
related programs.
Serve as a mechanism for state
agssews aroltfikal orgaBfcaiJfcns to
exchange information on lead issues
and programs w*h each of feer as
as with EPA.
Inspector and supervisor courses
scheduled for completion: Spring
1992. Worker course scheduled for
completion: 12/92.
Five consortiai groups selected to
develop centers. Each center nas lead
tflstfttrtiort with various consorttal
members from Jabor, non-profits^ and
eommuflSv f rotips. Training to be
offered: 7/92.
Scheduled for completion: 9/92.
Guidance booklet for families on
reducing exposure to lead in the home
drafted; draft will be distributed for
comment to homeowners in the
Denver, CO area whose homes have
been selected by the Comprehensive
Abatement Performance Study (CAPs)
for retesting during March/April 1992.
Report was requested by Congress,
fJepoJtstfemfttedtoOMB: 5/9X A
follow or* study is enderway; report
planned: Summer 1992.
All contacts have been established;
final draft scheduled for completion:
3/92.
Workgroup has been established.
Topics for d&cussiOR include: tead
accreditation Issues; stale and federal
lead legislation; techrMcat issues
surrounding lead-based paint
abatement; and rote of die states in the
implementation of federal lead
strategies.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/QPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
{cosponsored w/COC and
HUD)
Michelle Price
(202) 260-3372
(FTS) 260-3372
Todd fcinek
(202} 260-7386
(FTS^ 260-798$
Edith Sterrett
(202) 260-8480
(FTS) 260-8480
Meltnda Pearca
{202} 260-3397
{FTS} 260-3597
John Heisler
(202) 260-7269
(FTS) 260-7269
John Heisler
(202} 260*7269
{FTS) 260-7269
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
Personnel Accreditation
Eqposure to lead and ways in which
imividuals oan lessen their exposure.
Provide basic and detailed information
to both the general public and technical
communities. Reports and guidance
will be available.
Assess risk. Identify and implement
mitigation measures, if appropriate.
^entity attd measure levels of 25
volatile organic compounds in over
1,101? household products,
Characterize emissions from materials
used indoors and determine their
impact on indoor air quality.
Model state accreditation plan under
development.
WJ& tfre Ootfncil oft
Environmental Quality (GEQ) an an
education inliative to help prevent lead
poisoning «»children. Developing an
EPA bfocNre/pester for parents a&d
day car« providers
Working with the Interagency Taskforce
on Lead-based Paint to develop the
scope of work for the project. Contract
vehicle has been identified. Goal is to
have the system operating: 7/92.
Updating risk assessment completed in
1987. EPA considering options for risk
management of pressed wood
emissions.
final report eompteted, Publication
auraben
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/QPPT&OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
In progress.
{cosportsored
W/EMSW.V)
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
(joint lead w/IAD)
Michelle Price
(202) 260-3372
(FTS) 260-3372
Gina Susrtong
{202)260-3790
Todd Rinck
(202) 260-7986
(FTS) 260-7986
George Semeniuk
(202) 260-2134
(FTS) 260-2134
{702} 798-2442
|FTS}54&«44E
Janet Remrnefs
(FTS) 26^1583
Christina Cinalli
(202) 260-3913
(FTS) 260-3913
Pauline Johnston
(202) 233-9051
(FTS) 233-9051
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
X -.
I^Sy^MAJOft ACTIVITY
Indoor Air Cluster Project
*' ;
PURPOSE STATUS
Collect existing data on chemicals in Ongoing.
consumer/commercial products to
identify sources of indoor air pollutants
for near term examination under the
Existing Chemicals Program.
.\ , U*AP ',. :,;V>v,
AGENCY/OFRCE COMTAC
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT Christina Cinalli
(202) 260-3913
(FTS) 260-391 3
^'"^
4^t
w/
Carpet Workgroup
Carpet Policy Dialogue
(w/IAD and ORD)
Coordinate assessment of tke risk of
chemtoals emitted from eatpets and
options for reducing those risks. {Many
of the activities of this workgroup have
PeBey Dialogue and its fo8ow-«p
Develop standardized test method to
measure TVOC emissions from carpet
floor covering materials; obtain
voluntary commitments from industry to
characterize TVOC emissions from
carpet products; review carpet
manufacturing process and installation
practices to identify feasible ways to
reduce VOC emissions; inform public
about carpet emissions and floor
covering materials.
Action pfen annouaced: 4®0. Defeis EPAORP1WQPPT
response to a union petition regarding
carpet, ^*m?j%^ef4?91v Bepoit
on k>w emitting carpel installation study
available; report about the feasibSfty of
conducting an epldwnioiogy study of
populations exposed to carpet
Jeffrey Dawteou
(202)260-1650
(202)260-1650
Concluded activities: 9/91 . Products:
standardized TVOC test method; three
consensus agreements for industry
testing programs; four memoranda of
understanding between EPA and the
affected industries to formalize testing
programs, compilation of process
engineering information and
recommendations to reduce VOC
emissions; a compendium report
summarizing Dialogue activities; and a
public information brochure about
indoor air quality and new carpet. Data
from the voluntary industry testing
programs to be submitted to EPA's
TSCA Carpet Emissions Administrative
Record as it becomes available. EPA
will conduct technical evaluation of the
industry test results,.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
Richard Leukroth
(202)260-1832
(FTS) 260-1832
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PUBPQSE
LEAD
CONTACT
Integrated Chlorinated Solvents
Workgroup
(w/CPSC, OSHA, and FDA)
Multi-Chamber Concentration and
Exposure Model (MCCEM)
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
(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.
Computer software tool for assessing
inhalation exposure to airborne
concentrations of chemicals released
from sources of indoor air pollution
using air infiltration and interzonal
airflow rates for user-selected or user-
designed residences.
improve methods for modelrtg
exposure to contaminants m indoor «s
in heroes.
Conduct experiments in room-sized
test chamber to evaluate reversible
sink effects of materials, including
carpet, drapes and furniture, on indoor
air concentrations.
Household Products Cotnpoaittoit «r»d Compls data fease or* use ar»d
FfT (perflaor««rborf ttacdt;) Data
Base
Tests of Indoor Air Quality Sinks
carbon tetraehferide, pere&orae&ylens,
CPSC required labelling of methylene
chloride products and is currently
evaluating the efficiency of such
labelling. EPA published a Federal
Register notice summarizing federal
government activities in this area:
Spring 1991.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
Report available.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
Extensive data $at of air exchange
rates and interzonal airflows In homes
completed: 1990.
Preparing final report. Anticipated
release date: Summer 1992.
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
(cosponsored
w/EMSL-LV)
Paul Campanella
(202) 260-3946
(FTS) 260-3946
Pat Kennedy
(202) 260-3916
(FTS) 260-391 6
James Quackenboss
(702) 798-2442
(FTS) 545-2442
P&Kanoedy
(202)260-3916 .
James Quackenboss
(702) 798-2442
(FTS) 545-2442
Janet Remmers
(202) 260-1583
(FTS) 260-1583
{202)260-5375
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
National Human Adipose Tissue
Survey
Identify levels of selected pollutants in
human tissues.
Methodology DevefopmaiS for Aaatyss Identify new methods for measuring
of VoJati* Oraanb Compounds {¥00$} VOCs taken irrto human body.
in Stood;
Toxic Substances/Household Products Public Information Activities
Toxic Substances Pubfcaliofts
TSCA Assistance Information Service
Asbestos in Residences
Household Products (Joncenlrations
PESTICIDE ACTIVITIES
Termiticides
Chlwdans
PresKfe pufeBe W8h Hrformation about
the oses and Hazard* o* asfeesfos and
Provide hotline service to answer
questions from the public.
Activities
Determine the amount of asbestos in
residences.
cframber studies and indoor atr qua%
Protect pybfic from expo$ we to
Collection of samples ongoing from
1970 through present. Chemical
analysis of samples through 1987.
Pfotocd completed: 1987, No current
See publicattons section for Bst of
publications.
Ongoing. (Phone number. (202) 554-
1404)
Small screening study completed.
Assess the indoor air concentrations of Ongoing.
chemicals from t&* of household
products in a home under controfed
Haled sate
and heptachtor to pest control
operatiohs Under 1987 MOU with
Vetsicoj (sola manufacturer) unless
certain condMans an* met.
Martufaclurers nave wfthdrawn a&rin
and
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/QPFTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/ORD/AREEL
EPA^RD/AEEfJL
Janet Remmers
(202) 260-1583
(FTS) 260-1583
Janet Remmers
{FTS} 260-1583
David Kling
Wanda Woodburn
(202) 260-3795
(FTS) 260-3795
Leslie Sparks
(919)541-2458
(FTS) 629-2458
John Chang
{919} 541-3747
(FTSJ 62^-3747
Cartes Tmfcilo
{703}30S-^94
{FTS} 365*6094
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
New Termiticides
PURPOSE STATUS
Evaluate effectiveness and toxicity of Ongoing.
new termrticide products.
VfM&f^fy*
AGEMCY/QFFfCE
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
OQtffiter^"
Charles Trichilo
(703) 305-6094
(FTS) 365-6094
Other Pesticide Activities
National Home and Garden Pesticide
Use Survey
Determine use patterns and practices
for homeowner applied pesticides.
Final report due: Sping 1992.
Non-Occupational Pesticide Exposure Measure levels of over 20 pesticides m Completed
Stttvey homes*
Antimicrobials
Pesticide Data fjeqttirements
Inert Ingredients in Pesticides
Pestfcide Public Jtrforroattafl Activities
Public Information
Determine exposure to antimicrobials
from products used in buildings
accessible to general public.
Add new data requirements for
pesticide application exposure and post
application exposure.
Identify toxic inert ingredients used in
pesticides and require actions by
manufacturer to reduce risks to public
health, as appropriate.
Answer public inquiries on pesticide
issues.
Currently reviewing exposure data
submitted to Agency in response to
1987 data collection request.
Collection and evaluation of toxicology
and exposure data ongoing.
Data requirements issued m proposed
foiw FaJ11990.
Implementation of 1987 policy requiring
actions on both existing and new inerts
is ongoing. Most products have been
reformulated to remove toxic inerts.
Program of collecting data on new
inerts in progress.
Maintain National Pesticide
Telecommunications Network hotline
(phone number 800-858-PEST; in
Texas: 806-743-3091). Brochure about
NPTN available.
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
EPA/QBOiEMS
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
Ed Brandt
(703) 308-8050
(FTS) 678-8050
Andrew Bond
|919) §41-432?
Jim Wilson
(703)305-7109
(FTS) 365-71 09
(703)305-6094
(FTS) 365-6094
Kerry Leiffer
(703) 305-5180
(FTS) 365-5180
Frank Davido
(703) 305-7576
(FTS) 365-7576
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY PURPOSE STATUS AGENCY/OFFICE
DRINKING WATER ACTIVITIES
Issuo MaXflWim Contaminant ievels Regatete amount af VOC$ in public Final MCi$ fat S YQCs issyed: 19&7. EPA/OW/OQW3W y
(MCLsj dfteking water suppjy. Final MCU for additfenai W VOCs {202)260*5555
addifidftal 3 VOCs afttfejpated to &0
proposed: 5/92, GregHsims
Exposure Assessments for VOCs in Develop model to estimate human Report anticipated: 1993. EPA/OW/OGWDW/OST Ken Bailey
Drinking Water exposure from volatilization of drinking (202) 260-5535
water contaminants from showering (FTS) 260-5535
and other sources (e.g., dishwashers, Greg Helms
washing machines). (202) 260-8049
(FTS) 260-8049
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Co-Chair
Air Wttteac* Deosrnoof lor
Public
IAQ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Monitoring of BioJogical PoSutants
Home Humidifiers, Vaporizers, and
Similar Appliances
Carbon: Monoxkfe {CO)
Health Effects of Biological Pollutants
|*$ Motfcl (w/OOE and EPA)
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
CPSC
: guidance te nsymer on hew
to assess and decrease indoor air
position axposufs in homes from
blJtogtcai pollutants, asbestos, artd
combustion products.
Obtain monitoring data and analysis of
the concentrations of biologjcal
poftrtartts &* homes in Portage, Wi,
Steubewie, fe on faioiogicals,
asbestos, and combustion products.
Seport avaifabte.
Study completed. Report available.
CPSC
Pnority project EvaJuation underway. CPSC
Report available.
CPSC
fjaport compteted.
Murray Cohn
(301)504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
KenGile$
{301)504-0530
{FtSJ £04-0580
Lori Safaman
|3D1>SD4-0477
{FTS) §04-0477
Eva Lehman
(301) 504-0477
(FTS) 504-0477
DortSwitzer
Lori Saltzman
(301) 504-0477
(FTS) 504-0477
JJL
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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STATUS
AGENCY/OFFICE
CQHTAOT
Wood Stove Emissions
Characterize vapor and particulate
polynuclear aromatic pollutants in 150
homes in Tennessee. Evaluate health
impact of PAHs from wood stoves.
Develop standard test method for
Carpets
Evaluate consumer complaints.
Evaluate emissions from carpet
samples and padding.
KEY TOWC CHEMICAtJHOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ACTIVITIES
Formaldehyde
Methylene Chloride
Develop voluntary standard for
formaldehyde emissions from pressed
wood through national consensus
organization.
asbestos from products.
Assess cancer risk and reduce
consumer exposure to methylene
chloride through improved labeling of
product.
Develop voluntary standard to
Report available.
fteportav^labte.
Report on consumer complaints
available. Laboratory evaluation of
emissions from carpet ongoing. Report
to be completed: 9/92. Testing of
carpet cushion will begin: Summer
1992.
Ongoing.
CPSC
Cl»SC
CPSC
effective: 1986. Enforcement of
compliance program effactive: 1988.
Completed. Analysis underway.
Report to be completed: 1 992.
Report available. ULwifesuea
btflfetfn early m 1932 requiring
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
CPSC
method developed by CPSC. Emisston
rate iml discussions are ongoing.
Mike Babich
(301) 504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
J,L Mulligao
Valentine Schaeffer
(301) 504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
Murray Conn
(301) 504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
Charles Jacobson
{301)^4-0460
Charles Nichols
(301) 504-0470
(FTS) 504-0470
Susan
(301) 504-0994
{FTS} 504-0994
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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ISSU E/MAJQR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
flM'Wifr^T^l"
AGENCY/OFFICE
Unvanted Gas Space Heaters
Humjdifier$
Wood Stoves
Develop voluntary standard to limit
emissions of NO2 and CO from
unvented gas space heaters.
Develop voluntary starafertf fo t&qw*
manufacturers to label and provide
cfeatwjg ami rnaintenam* |ptsira^k>fi$
wife
Work group established by ANSI
(Z21.11.2) to investigate revision of
voluntary standard to include emission
rates for N02 and CO. Round Robin
testing will be conducted during 1992
using test method developed at CPSC.
CPSC
faboratory testing to verify cleartfrtg
Testing t» fe
Identify regulatory and non-regulatory
options addressing emissions from
wood stoves.
€val«aie fcazarrf f o ow^umam Irom
esqaosure to paradichiorobenzene irt
eonsumer products ^ed indoor* grxi
dwetop remedial options,
Report available.
CPSC
Susan Womble
(301)504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
(301)504-0477
Mike Babich
(301) 504-0994
(FTS) 504-0994
{301)504-0994
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
1SSU E/MA JOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Co-chair
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOE/CE/OBT
COMTACT
John Millhone
(202) 586-1510
(FTS) 896-1 510
IAQ ftE$iA8CH ACTIVITIES
Indoor Air Quality Control Techniques
Organic PoButasts
Air Infiltration Research
{AQiVMeasimwnertts
Ventilation Research
ExpenrfleRtatJort
IAQ Macromodel Development
Handbooks
Develop, test, and evaluate energy
efficient and cost-effective techniques
to maintain IAQ. Conduct
comprehensive and critical review of
current technologies.
Determine relationships between
conceftirationa vA atteor r» efgaafe
poiutarrt confounds in targe buildings
energy/ c0flsejva$>s measures,
Develop methods to model and
measure infiltration and interzonal
airflows.
Measure f AGIV in compteatt fafek*}
Determine combinations causing
ventilation loads and dilution of indoor
pollutants, and develop models to
quantify ventilation parameters.
Determine significance of the factors
determining forced convection airflow
patterns and their importance.
Develop a macromodel to estimate
residential indoor pollutant
concentration distributions in the U.S.
Present synthesis of current data
renting to indoor radon, indoor
combustion sources, and building
Research ongoing.
DOE/CE/OBT
Continue field measurements of VOCs QOE/GE/OBT
DOE/CE/OBT
DOBCE/OST
DOeCE/OBT
OOE/CSO8T
DOE/PE/OEA
Establishment of an international
collaborative research program on air
flow modeling is proceeding.
Ongoing. WtB participate in
Nefagency efforts wi& EPA and
others.
Ongoing.
Address industry needs in ventilation
performance tferougfc cost-shaped use
of DOE laboratory facilities.
Journal article and summary report on
combustion macromodel (for CO2,
NO2, RSP) completed. Macromodel
approach to other pollutants continuing.
Completed.
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
JofcrtTalbott
{2D2}S86-9455
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
John Talboft
{202} 586-9455
{FTS} 896-9455
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
John Talbott
{202)586*9455
David Moses
(202) 586-2061
(FTS) 896-2061
David Moses
{202)586*2061
{FTS} 896-2061
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
RADON RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Technical Measurements Center
Energy Conservation Impacts of Indoor
Radon
Structural Factors Influence on Radon
intry
Hit-Size Effectiveness Function (HSEF)
for Chromosome Aberrations
Gas Transport In Sofe and its Relation
to ftadoo AvailatefSy
Regional Aerosol Deposition in Human
Upper Airways
pesneabifrty IB Soit
for Prediction
Aid 0G£ and its remedJal action
contractor* «i maten$ refcaWe *adon
and radon-daughter measurements.
Minimize or eliminate the adverse
energy impacts associated with radon
mitigation activities.
Construct and utilize a fieJd
e^ertmental facirty to assess
structural factors influence on ractort
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).
Furnish more quantitative information
about the control of radon diffusion and
flow of radon-bearing m by soil
ofearactBristfcasucJ* as layering, neater
retention, grain size, and grain
orientatkm.
Elucidate important factors which
influence overall and local deposition of
aerosols in the human airways above
the trachea.
Develop and verify a method of
estimating radon permeability in soil.
Ongoing.
Facility is constructed and
DOE/CE/OBT
proceeding, fiadon mathematical
model to bemads available; FY92,
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
OngoJsg.
DO&'ER/OHER
Ongoing.
Ongoing,
DOE/ER/OHER
OO&EIVOHiR
John Talbott
(202) 586-9455
(FTS) 896-9455
Susan Rose "
JohnTaltxrtt
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susanfiose
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
tSSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Molecular Mechanisms of Radiation-
Induced Mutations in Human Cells
gjfeets of Vegetsijof* on
Transport Processes in Sail
Indoor Atmospheric Chemistry:
Interactions of Radon with Other
Gaseous Pollutants
h and Mobility oi 8ad
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
Mechanisms of Mutagenesis by Alpha
Particles and X-Rays in Human Cells
Chemical aad Physical Processes
Associated with Radon Distribution and
Effects
Investigation of the Geology and
Geochemistry of Radon in Shear
Zones
Early Lung Cancer Detection in
Uranium Miners with Abnormal Sputum
Cytology
Yields of Biologically Significant
Damage Produced in Mammalian DNA
by Irradiation Associated with Radon
Decay
Radiation Dose and Injury to Critical
Cells of the Respiratory tract from
Jnhafed Radoa
Define in precise molecular terms the Ongoing.
nature of cell injury from radon
exposure, in order to relate this to
major health effects such as malignant
transformation.
Obtain required data for assessing the Ongoing.
mechanisms: governing H*a d»$trifaulion,
fate and pathways ol entry into
biofegJcal systems, a* wet «$ trte
ultimate hazards associated with radon
progeny and their secondary reaction
products.
Develop thermodynamic geochemical Ongoing.
models using geological and chemical
analyses of radionuclides to understand
and predict the concentration of
uranium and radon in shear zones.
Routinely examine cells from the Ongoing.
sputum of uranium miners with f&»
intent of identifying early lung cancers
that can be treated with surgery and/Of
radiation.
Determine the difference between the Ongoing.
damage produced in DNA by
cc-particles and by low-LET radiation.
Pnwkteirnprovedknowtedgeof the Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOHEFtfOHS*
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353*535$
(FTS) 233-5355
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
airways that ana irradiated fey ajhafed
ration progeny to enable at* improves*
dese estimation to be made for ceSs
that may subsequently produce lung
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
cancer.
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
Pep0$ft}on of ftadon and
Progeny in the Respiratory Tract
Carcinogenic Effects of Alpha-Particle
Radiation on Tracheal Cells
Determination of the Cell Distribution
and Mucous Thickness in the Airways
of tfce Lttrtg for Modsttnf taj«y dtte to
trthated Radon and Radon Daughters
Lung Cancer in Uranium Miners: A
Tissue Resource
Lung Cancer Epidemiology in New
Mexico Uranium Miners
Indoor Radon, Thoron and Related
Aerosols
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.
Determine ihs deposition sites of
inhaled radon progeny in the
respiratory tract of people and quantiy
fractional deposition at these sties for
different modes of breathing, body
and aefosot cnara«terist)e&
Determine the dose-response
relationships of the induction of
neoplastic transformation by X-rays,
fission neutrons, and alpha particles.
Determine the target regions for the
inhaled pollutant as well as the
sensitivity of specie ceils located in
the target regions to assess the effects
of radon ami radon progeny on the
lungs.
Develop a tissue resource of lung
cancer cases from radon-exposed
uranium miners and comparison cases
from non-uranium miners.
Assess the health effects of exposure
to melon decay products in 3 cohort of
3600 New Mexico uranium miners.
Investigate the environment factors and
physical mechanisms that control
indoor radon, thoron, progeny, and
aerosol concentrations in real-world
situations. Characterize those factors
most significant in terms of the impact
on human health.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
(301):353-5355
|FTS> 233H535&
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOBEWOHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan
(301)353-5355
{Fte} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
(301)353*5355
(RS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
AW.iit.KC LitsriAriY U.S. EPA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR AOtWTY
w^w^^^Hh*
Mechanisms of Mutagenesis by Alpha
Particles and X-Rays in Human Cells
Chemical and Physical Processes
Associated with Radon Dtetrifayfiot* and
Effects
Investigation of the Geology and
Geochemistry of Radon in Shear
Zones
Sarty Lung Cancer Detection in
Uranfcw* M#HW$ wftt* Abnormal Sptitum
Yields of Biologically Significant
Damage Produced in Mammalian DNA
by Irradiation Associated with Radon
Decay
Radiation [Jose and Injury to Critical
Cell* of the ftoapifatory Tract f«*ro
InhaSed Radofi
Define in precise molecular terms the
nature of cell injury from radon
exposure, in order to relate this to
major health effects such as malignant
transformation.
Obtain required data for assessing the
mechanisms governing the distribution,
fate and pathways of entry into
biological systems, as welt a* the
ultimate hazards associated with radon
progeny and their secondary reaction
products.
Develop thermodynamic geochemical
models using geological and chemical
analyses of radionuclides to understand
and predict the concentration of
uranium and radon in shear zones.
Routinely examine cells from the
sputum of uranium miners with the
intent of identifying early lung cancers
that cart b« treated wHh surgery and/or
Determine the difference between the
damage produced in DNA by
cc-particles and by low-LET radiation.
Provide improved knowledge of the
the
radon progeny to enable an improved
dose estimation to be made for cefls
that may sofosequeatly produce lung
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Ongoing,
floss
»«M
(FTS) 233-5355
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
cancer.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
AGENCY/OFFICE
CCWAOT
Mechanisms of Radon Injury
Chromosome Damage in the I Had
Detection
U&a4ow Doses and Doss
Radon Transport Modeling in Soils
Energy Deposition and
Quality of Rados and Radon Daughters
Characterization of the Radon Source
in Southeastern United States
Analysis o! DMA Damage and Mutation
Raster* D«tgfet*r Produces
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 cftfomosomes of Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
exposure to fa<&n*like ra
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
wirv
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
Measurement and Apportionment of
Radon Source Terms for Modeling
Indoor Environments
&B&)* Deposition in Hassa* and
Canine Tracfceobrencfcial Casts
Mutagenicrty of Radon and Radon
Daughters
at
Apia Partfel^ss: A Mferobeam Study of
Cellular Morphometny of the Bronchi of
Human and Dog Lungs
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.
efficiencies of aerosol parttefes within
modete of the tracheobronchtai airways
of humans and experimental animals
over a range of particle sizes for a
variety of »$pi*att»y modes and rales.
Investigate the dose-response
relationship with regard to the lethal
and mutagenic effects of exposure of
cells to radon and its decay products.
Characterize the response of
mammalian cefe exposed te low doses
of alpha particle radiation at fcw dose
Quantify the cells at risk for radon
induced cancer in the lining of the large
air passageways of the human lung.
Develop a sonsftfre, accurate analytical
method that will aid in performing: a
210 levels and Pb-210:Pb-208 ratios in
h«mars tissues, wftfs radon e>$io$ure.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ortgoing,
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan fiose
{301)353-6355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
{301)353-5355
|FT$) 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
JSSUE/MAJO R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
WP&fv^^f
Fundamental Studies of Radon
Release from Soil Constituents and
Natural Soil
in V)vo/lft Vitro Radon-Induced Catolar
Damage
Dynamics of Radon Progeny
Interactions with Indoor Aerosols
fevrestigation of Radon Entry and
Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures
Indoor Radon, Thoron, and Related
Aerosols
Study of the Atmospheric Chemistry of
Radon Progeny in laboratory and Real
Indoor Atmospheres
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.
Determine if the biologicat Ongoing,
effectiveness of tSgh-LET tadiaSon for
cellular and molecular damage m
resp&atery tract «pjthe8at oells
increases as the doss-rale decreases.
Develop an improved understanding of Ongoing.
the complex interactions between
radon progeny and other aerosols
typically found indoors in homes and
buildings.
Gain better understanding of radon Ongoing.
transport artd factors affecting
mitigation efficiency.
Gain more understanding of radon Ongoing.
measurement technology development,
characterization of radon and radon
progeny sources and exposure, radon
and thoron aerosols in the
environment, and radiation interactions
following radon progeny alpha decay.
Conduct studies to understand the Ongoing.
chemical and physical behavior Of the
Po-218 atom immediately foifowing its
formation by the alpha decay of radon
so that the exposure to radon progeny
is fully «$$essed.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOE/ER/OHER
OGBER/QJHEfll
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301) 353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan
{301)353-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5356
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
DOEER/OHE8
Susan Rose
(301)35^5355
(FTS) 233-S35S
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
rSSU E/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
WrtiH*vTTii*
CONTACT
Dosimetry of Radon Progeny
GttNrffr Factors and Receptors in
Mutations in Shuttle Plasmids
Initiation, Proaaotion, Initiation
ExpeRnwrrts with Radon and Cigarette
Smoke; Lang Tumors in 8ai$
Transport of Radon and Thoron at the
Earth's Surface
Experimental and Theoretical
Juvestigatierw? d Flatten AyaSably,
Migration, and Entry
Characterization of Airborne Radon
Concentrations
Improve the prediction of cancer risks Ongoing.
to the U.S. population from indoor
exposure to the short-lived radon and
thoron progeny and from exposures to
other sources of natural alpha-activity.
Examine fee involvement of growth Ongoing.
fedors {OF} and: their receptors (QF-ft)
in radiation-induced carcinogenesjs of
tfce lung and provide nsolaealar awl
cellular understanding of the
mechanisms of f adofi-indaced lung
tumors in animate.
Understand the molecular mechanisms Ongoing.
of mutagenesis induced by high (alpha
particle) and low (X ray) linear energy
transfer (LET) radiation in human cells.
Study the interaction between radon Ongoing.
daughters and cigarette smoke m
producing Itog tumors.
Improve understanding of the transport Ongoing.
of Rn-222 through porous media and
their release to the atmosphere of
indoor and outdoor environments.
Investigate experimentally and Ongoing.
&eor<8ieally radon avafc<yf, transport
through soils, and entry into basements
as a Junction of geologic conditions,
climate, and basement characteristics.
Characterize the sources of indoor Ongoing.
radon and the concentrations of indoor
radon and radon decay products, with
particular attention to processes that
affect the migration of radon through
soils, entry into buildings, and the build-
up and removal processes for radon
progeny in indoor air.
DOE/ER/OHER
DOEERTOHER
DOE/ER/OHER
QOBEfVQHEB
DOE/ER/OHER
QOBErVQHER
DOE/ER/OHER
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan ftase
{3Q1}353-$35&
{FTS} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Hose
(301)353-5355
{FT&} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
PURPOSE
STATUS
+Pnf&f^m&
AGENCY/QFRCE
CONTACT
Exposure to Radon and Radon
Progeny in the Indoor Environment
fto&ytt Transport in the Subsurface
Environment Natural Response and
ilfeete
Detemnination of Rn-222 Flux from
Soils Based on Pb-210 and Ra-226
Disequilibrium
Geohyrolic, Geologic, and Geoefcerrecal
Processes Affecting Radon-222 In
Aquifers
Repair of Alpha Ray-Induced
Cytogenetic Damage
Based Models of Sadiatioa Action for
Badon Alpns P«ffcfe$
Measure experimentally the activity-
weighted particle size distribution in
conjunction with other relevant house
parameters in occupied houses in order
to improve the estimate of exposure to
radon and radon progeny indoors.
Characterize and qosrrtiy tfce i
of environmental factors on Hve mobiliy
ol racfort in the subsurface and at the
soil/air fe&tff ace,
Determine the flux of Rn-222 (radon) to
the atmosphere from soils can be
determined by measuring Pb-210 (half-
life = 22 years) and Ra-226 (half-life =
1620 years) in soil samples from cores
up to 2 meters long.
Natural processes responsfcfe for
causing nigh concentrations of
radfcnuettes fe gtosad Kiteter uses* for
domestic supply.
Determine if low doses of X rays are
able to induce an adaptive response in
human lymphocytes that makes them
less susceptible to the induction of
chromosome aberrations produced by
densely ionizing alpha particles from
radon.
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
of speeffic
energy towards understanding the
biological effects of radon-associated
aipna particles and, fnore generally,
hign-linear energy transfer {LET)
Ongoing.
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
OGE/ER/QHEfll
DOE/ER/OHER
Ongoing.
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)3S3-S35S
{FTS} 233-5355
Susan Rose
(301)353-5355
(FTS) 233-5355
Susan Rose
{301J3S3-S3S5
{FTS} 233-535S
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJO R ACTIVITY
CIAQ Co-chair
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD .
AGENCY/OFFICE
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
CONTACT
Philip Bierbaum
(513)841-4321
(FTS) 684-4321
General Indoor Air Quaiy/lndoor Office
Environmental Information
Indoor Air Quality/Indoor Office
Environmental Investigations
Epsjemtologre Studies of Indoor Air
Analytical Techniques for Indoor Air
Contaminants (Chemical and
Biological)
Method for Sampling and; Analysis of
fesdoer Air 684-4314
Peter Eller
(513)841-4266
(FTS) 684-4266
Gene Kennedy
1513)541-4241
Robert Hughes
(513) 841-4221
(FTS) 684-4221
JoeMurralf
(51 S) 533-8293
Waft Haag
(513) 533-8225
(FTS) 684-8225
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
Measurement of Biochemical Indicators Develop reliable tests for cotinine and
of Tobacco Exposure other analytes which reflect use of
tobacco to examine effects of tobacco
smoke exposure.
State Swvees and Pubic Information
Services on Indoor Air PoSution
Ongoing.
DHHS/CDC/NCEHIC
i ififertnaJJort fessstfce for State Ongoing.
health departments and members of
the public requesting information on the
health affects of air poSutants.
Mercury Exposure from Interior Latex Study exposure to mercury vapor in
Paint residents of recently painted homes.
Tobacco Smok&
Health Statistics
Provide technical and pufcfie„
information on environmental tobacco
Collect, analyze, and disseminate
health data from national surveys.
Inhalation Toxicity Studies
Respiratory Disease and Aerosol
Physiology
HeaSh Effects of Passive Exposure to
Report in distribution.
Ongoing,
Ongoing.
DHHS/CDC/NCEHIC
Eifeots ftortl Exposum to Cortoyct epidemiologrc studies of SO2, Ortgaiftg,
Selected Indoor/Outdoor Pofettarrts (24 rasp&a&te parfealates, and add
Qtfc& Study) aerosols on healtn.
Develop biological markers for recent Ongoing.
exposures to SO2, NO2, and O3.
gxplofe mechanisrns of parttefe and Ongoing.
fijer toxicology wKh resp&atory tract.
Develop methods to evaluate risks to Ongoing.
human respiratory health from
interactive air pollutant gases.
Evaluate mechanisms and effects of Ongoing.
regions* deposition of mhaled particles.
QSH
DHHS/CDC/NCHS
DHHS^JIH/NIEHS
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
Ruth Etzel
(404) 488-4227
(FTS) 236-4227
Ruth Etzel
{404)488-4227
{Ff$) 236-422?
Ruth Etzel
(404) 488-4227
(FTS) 236-4227
Technical
Center, OSH
Diane Wagener
(301) 436-7032
(FTS) 436-7032
Jamas f outs
(919)541-3506
James Pouts
(919)541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
Jat*$as Foifts
James Pouts
(919)541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
James Fouts
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• ? s -i
Identification of Basidiospore Allergens
in Mold Asthma
PURPOSE STATUS
Identify allergens that cause mold Ongoing.
asthma.
LEAP
AGENCY/OFFICE
DHHS/NIH/NIAID
CONTACT
Patricia Gallahan
(301)496-6752
(FTS) 496-6752
Roje of Dust Mtto, Cockroach^ and Cat Evaluate role of selected
bbcontam&iants irt causing residential
SAQ problems and asthma.
Immunochemical Assay of
Aeroallergens
Conduct immunochemical assays of
aeroallergens.
Qngoing.
Ongoing.
jEvalttate irnta&nQJfwfapy J& formation Ongoing.
of mite sensffivfty.
Legionella-lnduced Cytokine Formation Increase understanding of legionella Ongoing.
caused disease.
<3«»fc Appr
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
1SSUE/MAJQ R ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
£$KTA£f
Chronic Disease of the Airways:
Prospective Evaluation of Airways
Reactivity
Chronic Disease of the Airways:
Pedfairtc Airway Obstructive disease
Respiratory Disorders of Neonates and Evaluate respiratory disorders in
Children neonates and children.
ffeproductive Disorders Associated
with Occupational Exposure to Nitrous
Oxide
Technical Assistance for Federal
Agencies
Contamination Related to Hazardous
Wastes
RADON ACTIVITIES
Evaluation of Radon/Radon Progeny
Exposures m
Consultations with States and Other
Organizations
Park Service Indoor fiadon
Program (w/DGf)
Radon Progeny and Lung Cancer
Evaluate airways reactivity in regard to Ongoing.
chronic disease outcomes.
Evaluate airway obstructive disease in Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Evateate occupational exposures to
nitrous oxide.
Provide site investigations or technical Ongoing.
advice on indoor air quality problems to
Federal agencies.
Provide assistance and advice on
indoor air contaminants exposures
related to hazardous waste sites.
Determine the factors involved in
exposure to radon during mitigation
activities.
Ongoing,
Data collection ongoing.
Respond to inquiries on health aspects Ongoing.
of radon exposure.
Assist in the design and
implementation of the National Park
Sewiee indoor radon samping
program.
Ongoing.
Investigate the relationship between Ongoing.
indoor radon exposure and lung cancer
DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
DHHS/NIH/NHLBt
DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
OHHS&RWNIDft
DHHS/HRSA/DFOBHS
OHHWASTDH
OHHS/DDCfrJJOSH
DHHS/CDC/NCEHIC
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
Carol Vriem
(301) 496-7208
(FTS) 496-7208
Carol Vriem
Carol Vriem
(301)496-7208
(FTS) 496-7208
Kennstf* Lynn
(301)496-7220
fFTS) 496-7220
James Felsen
(301) 443-2257
(FTS) 443-2257
(404)488-4853
(FTS) 236-48S3
TomBfejom
(513)641-4314
{FTS} 68*4314
Christie Eheman
(404) 488-4682
(FTS) 236-4682
(404)488-4682
(FTS) 236*4682
Gwen Collman
(919) 541-4980
(FTS) 629-4980
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
Indoor Radon Pollution and Cigarette
Smoke in Etiology of Lung Cancer
PURPOSE STATUS
Epidemiologic studies on radon Ongoing.
exposure and lung cancer risk.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DHHS/NIH/NIEHS
CONTACT
James Fouts
(919) 541-3506
(FTS) 629-3506
Lang Cancer Among Non-smoking
Women win ft&itfea&it Exposure 1o
Raxfon Study
Household Radon Exposure Among
Women Admitted to Hospitals Study
Lsftg Cancer Among Women IB China
aad Otfcer
Lung Cancer Among Women in New
Jersey Study
Trace/ Progress Towards Healfey
People 2000 National Health
Objectives
Compare estimates of lung cancer risk
(per pCi$ in ftoR*smokre0 Missouri
women 1a corresponding estimates on
miners.
Obtain measurements of radon
exposure for each subject, estimate
lung cancer risk per pCi/l of
concentration, and compare with
corresponding estimates on miners.
Obtain measurements «f radon
estimate Jang cancer risk per pCi/l of
concsniratioru
Evaluate radon as a potential risk
factor by monitoring radon levels in the
homes of persons who developed lung
cancer and in the homes of others who
do not have the disease.
Track increase in home tes&Kj for
radon, ffetonal objective for year 2000
is 4G percent of homes tested.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DHHSMHflO
DHHS/NIH/NCI
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
DHHSMH/NCJ
DHHS/NIH/NCI
Ongoing.
QHHS/CDC/NCHS
Michael Alavanja
Zdenek Hrubec
(301) 496-6600
(FTS) 496-6600
John Boice
{301} 49S-S600
Zdenek Hrubec
(301) 496-6600
(FTS) 496-6600
Mary Anne Freedman
{301)436-7032
{FTS} 436-7032
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)
ISSU6&IAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFRCE
DOL/OSHA
COKTACT
Roy Clason
(202) 523-8021
(FTS) 523-8021
Occupational Standards for Indoor Air
Regulatory Review of Indoor Air Quality
and Smoking
field Heaftfc Compliance Inspections
IAQ Training Course
Heath Response Team Onstte
Legionella Chapter of OSHA Technical
Manual
IAQ Chapter of OSHA Technical
Manual
IAQ Compliance Instruction
ftegutete levels of air pollutants m the
industrial workplace.
Consider whether OSHA should
regulate smoking and indoor air quality.
Detect health of American workers by
inspecting exposure to hundreds of air
contaminants.
Assist Federal and State Compliance
Officials in evaluating indoor air quality
in non-industrial workplaces.
Assist Federal and State Compliance
Officiate in conducting indoor air quality
investigations in non-industrial
workplaces.
Assist Federal and State Compliance
Officials in evaluating complaints of
Legionnaire's Disease and provide
technical guidance for conducting a
legionella outbreak investigation.
Provide technical guidance to QSHA
Compliance Officers who investigate
IAQ cases.
Provide policy guidance to OSHA
Compliance Officers on responding to
IAQ complaints and conducting
investigations.
Final rule stage for cadmium, asbestos, DOL/OSHA
1,3-batadiene, and methyiene ehteride.
Proposed site stage tor giyeol «tf»r*>
Request for Information on IAQ issues DOL/OSHA
was published in the Federal Register
on September 20, 1991. Comment
period to be closed March 20, 1992.
Ortgofeg,
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
First draft to be completed: 3/92.
DOL/OSHA
DOt/OSHA
DOL/OSHA
Published: 11/SD.
Revised: 2/92.
DOt/QSHA
DOL/OSHA
Charles Adkins
Charles Adkins
(202) 523-7075
(FTS) 523-7075
and Area Directors
Zigmas Saduskas
(708) 297-4810
(FTS) 353-2500
FfoydMadsen
WS24-52S7
(FTS) 588-5247
Robert Curtis
(801)524-5896
(FTS) 588-5896
Long Loo
(202)523-7056
Pat Clark
(202) 523-9308
(FTS) 523-9308
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Member
Project
Residential Ventilation System Design
and Analysis (RCDP III)
RADON ACTIVITIES
Radon Mitigation Expert System
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on indoor air quality and related issues.
Investigate effects of mechanical
ventilation systems on as flows inside
residential fauSdmgs am* fcetween the
stntdture afrttthfr outside environment
Test innovative multi-family ventilation
systems. Provide designs to builders
and developers. Evaluate the
effectiveness of single-family ventilation
systems in existing Super Good Cents
houses.
Develop an expert system to assist
mitigators in the selection and design
of residential radon mitigation systems.
Ongoing. BPA
PJtase f single family ventilation studies BPA
completed. Final report due; 8/92.
P&ase if *aufcifenr% venltatler} study
expected eompJetfon date; 11/92,
24 single-family ventilation systems BPA
tested; reports available: 4/92. 6
multifamily ventilation systems
designed, installed and tested; final
report due: 5/92.
Ongoing. BPA
Charles Alton
(503) 230-5878
(FTS) 429-5878
Mark Jackson
{503)230-5475
429-5475
Mark Jackson
(503) 230-5475
(FTS) 429-5475
Chuck Eastwood
(503) 230-4992
(FTS) 429-4992
BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
ISSUEflHAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
GSA
CONTACT
Vivian Mills
(202)501-1115
(FTS) 241-1 115
Indoor Air Quality Policy and
Guidelines for GSA-Owned and
Controlled BuSdings
Development of Protocol to Determine
Friability of Sprayed-on-Asbestos-
Containing Surfacing Materials
(w/National Bureau of Standards)
Asbestos Guidance in GSA Facilities
Asbestos Management and Control
Program Videotape and Brochure
Pilot IAQ Study in Three Federal
Bondings (National Capital Begkm)
Interagency Agreement with NIOSH
irrteragency Agreement with MIST
Development of a GSA Policy on
Filters
Studies of Re^onaJ Irnplemairfatioft of
Indoor Air Quality Program
Maintaining acceptable IAQ throughout Ongoing.
GSA space.
Develop mechanical technique or
device which will provide a consistent
measure of the friable nature of
existing sprayed-on-asbestos-
fireproofing.
Develop easily used set of forms and
instructions on asbestos operations
and maintenance. Intended for GSA
buMng managers; adaptable by other
beitding owners.
Provide information on GSA's
management of asbestos in GSA-
controlled buildings.
Develop three operational $irategie$ to
improve indoor air quality fe <3SA
Fund IAQ research in GSA's Overland,
Missouri and Longbeach, California
buildings.
Provide funding for venttfatton studies
in GSA's Qvetfand, Missouri buftding.
Require a minimum filtration efficiency
for HVAC system filters in GSA
buildings.
Evaluate the effectiveness of &SA*s
Indoor Air Quality Program.
Completed.
GSA
Completed.
GSA
Audiovisual materials issued to GSA GSA
regional offices.
Cans-acted wife Fedeml Employee OSA
Occupational HeaSh (FEOH). Ongoing
jhroagh FY m>
Project to begin: 2/92.
J*rojact to begin: early FY 92,
GSA
GSA
Ongoing study with policy development GSA
in late FY 92.
Ongoing,
GSA
Vivian Mill$
Warren Friedman
(202)501-1258
(FTS) 241 -1258
Warren Friedman
Roberta Kaplan
(202)501-1487
(FTS) 241 -1487
Vivian
Vivian Mills
(202)501-1115
(FTS) 241 -11 15
Vivian Milte
Vivian Mills
(202)501-1115
(FTS) 241 -11 15
Vwran Mills
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
LEAP
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY PURPOSE STATUS AGENCY/OFFICE CONTACT
Development of Core Parameters for Standardize the proactive IAQ studies Draft document in review. GSA Vivian Mills
IAQ Assessments conducted by contractors throughout (202) 501 -1115
GSA's regions. (FTS) 241 -1115
Indoor Aif Quality Guidance in QSA Provide information on GSA's Draft video script and brochure: 2/92. GSA Roberta Kaplan
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
NASA
CONTACT
Ray Gilbert
(703)557-8163
(FTS) 557-81 63
Study on House Plants and Air Quality
Offgassing of Materials for Spacecraft
Applications
Determimine mechamsms by which
ptertts remove cfeenaeais from air.
Evaluate capacity ami efficiency of
renrovai
Determine acceptability of materials for
spacecraft use.
Concluded,
Maintain data in computer file called
MAPTIS. Publish handbook, Materials
Selection List for Space Hardware
Systems annually. Research ongoing.
C,
Space Center
NASA/Marshall Space
Craft Flight Center, White
Sands, NM
(703)557-8163
C.F. Key
(205) 544-2483
(FTS) 824-2483
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
CONTACT
CIAQ Member
N02 Concentrations in 5 Chattanooga,
TN Public Housing Developments
Public Outreach
RADON ACTIVITIES
ol
Coordinate Federal research and policy
on indoor air quality and related issues.
VOCs and MO2irt 7 residences and 3
Examine relationships between NO2
and various appliance types and
weatherization measure in 200 homes.
Examine influence of gas appliance
inspection and maintenance program
on NO2 concentrations in 30 pubic
Develop and distribute IAQ materials to
public, provide toll-free Citizen Action
Line, provide speakers for meetings.
MonSor asd assess
and structures occupied by TVA,
Conduct radon meastjrefnerjts within
TVA buildings.
Ongoing.
; ceport available.
Completed: report available.
Completed: report available.
Ongoing.
TVA
TVA
TVA
TVA
TVA
TVA Ocxagwrtional Hygieite Depaitmeni
leads project Work in progress.
TVA
fiepott sctern^ad to EPA.
TVA
Robert S. Rainey
(205)386-2314
(No FTS)
£ Parkfcurst
(205)386-27^
William J. Parkhurst
(205) 386-2793
(No FTS)
WSfiam J. Parkhurst
<205> 386-2793
Robert S. Rainey
(205)386-2314
(No FTS)
Barry L. Barnard
(205) 386-2792
(No FTS)
Robert S> Rainay
{205} 386-2314
Jonn MeFeiets
{202)386-2312
{205} 386-2767
{No FTS}
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 indoor air quality and related issues.
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOC/NIST
CONTACT
James Hill
(301) 975-5851
(FTS) 879-5851
Indoor Air Pollution and BuSding Airflow
Modete
Three-Dimensional Modeling of Room
Air Motion
BuSdings
and Air Oualfty m Large
Ventilation Assessment in Commercial
Buildings
NlST &eas»rement Standard* Program
Develop generalized simulation
programs tnat accowit lor air
movement and eontartsnarrt dispersal
witrrfn btttfdings due to gaoeration,
, reactiort, adsorption artd other
Develop and apply computer models to
predict three-dimensional velocity fields
and contaminant concentrations within
ventilated spaces. Use these computer
codes to produce information for
ventilation system design.
Develop test methods
for studying air exchange
their relationship m large buMngs.
Develop guidance and measurement
protocols for the assessment of
ventilation characteristics of
mechanically ventilated commercial
buildings.
Upgrade tb* fadon mdasttrermrrt
system. Provide transfer ca^iratton
NBSAVIS and CONTAM88 available
for muttizone ajrflo* and eorrtarrwant
dtspsrsaJ modeing.
EXACT3/CONTAM3 computer models
developed and being applied to
mechanically ventilated office spaces to
study thermal comfort, air distribution,
and ventilation effectiveness. Personal
computer versions under development.
Ongoing long-term mmft&'mQ of
ventilation and contaminant levels in
DOC/NIST
DOC/NIST
Jin Fang
(301)975-6417
(FTS) 879-6417
VentSatron effectiveness measurement
Developing interim ventilation
assessment protocols. Conducting
detailed studies of commercial building
ventilation characteristics for use in
developing subsequent approaches to
assessment.
Ongoing.
socmisr
(301)975-6418
DOC/NIST
Andy Persily
(301) 975-6418
(FTS) 879-6418
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
STATUS
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOD/DON
CONTACT
Daniel Reinhard
S8S Complaint investSgations
Data Repository of IAQ Investigations
RADON ACTIVITIES
Army Radon Reduction Program
Navy Radon Assessment and
Mitigation Program
Air Force Radon Assessment and
Mitigation Program
$akfe»»£ doetfment completed: 4/97. 9Q0/USAF/QEIf
Reports to be issued.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
Provide guidance to fi$fc$ support
teams on conducting indoor air quality
investigations at Air Force facilities,
To assess magnitude of IAQ problems
at Air Force facilities.
Identify occupied Army buildings
worldwide with elevated radon levels
and reduce radon to below 4 pCi/l.
Screen Navy and Marine Corps
installations for structures with elevated
ratten levels and reduce eiavatacl
levels, where found, to below 4 pCM.
Identify, evaluate and mitigate potential Initial screening phase was completed: DOD/USAF
Over 70,000 buildings tested; about
28,000 yet to test. Assessment phase
to be completed: 9/93. Mitigation
scheduled through FY 97.
Initial $creening pftas* completed wife 000/DON
the exception of some precautionary
^screening based on $ta8sticaj
guidelines. Assessment and mitigation
p&ases being sehsttelad tfifosgh Ff 97
based oh established parity
DODAJSAF and Office of
the Surgeon General
DOD/DOA
sources of radon which could pose
unacceptable risks to the Air Force
populace worldwide.
3/88. Detailed assessment at
installations with residential and high
interest buildings is 50% complete.
Detailed assessment is expected to be
completed: 12/92. Initial screening for
administrative buildings is scheduled to
start: 11/92. Mitigation actions are
ongoing.
(703) 602-2048
(No FTS)
Cspt Frank Uebhatw
{512)536-3214
Major Lance Edwards
(202) 767-1739
(No FTS)
Nelson Labbe
(703) 704-1515
(No FTS)
{703}602-25S2
Jayant Shah
(202) 767-6241
(No FTS)
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PtlBPQSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AOENCY/OFFICE
HUD
CONTACT
James Stimpson
(202) 708-4230
(FTS) 458-4230
RAOON ACTIVITIES
Development of Radon Policy for HUD Determine HUD/FHA and Public and Policy called for in McKinney
Program Indian Housing policies to handle radon Amendments Act is in internal
issues. clearance.
Radon Exposure m Mutfr-Farrfiy
Develop Site Classification Test for
Radon Source Potential
Modal for Radon Transport in High-
Mitigate HUD-owned Multi-family
Buildings
LEAD-8ASE0 PAINT ACTIVITIES
Lead-Based Paint Abatement
Demonstration in FHA Housing
Lead-Based Paint Abatement
Demonstration in Public Housing
Test for radon exposure » lour multi- Project completed: 9/91.
,aa
Protocol due from NIST: 3/92.
Develop and demonstrate the
effectiveness of a site test for radon
risk of building sites.
Develop model to characterize and
detect problem high-rise residential
HUD
HUDamfEPA
HUD and NIST
Test and mitigate HUD-owned multi-
family buildings in high radon areas.
Demonstrate and determine the cost-
effectiveness of various abatement
strategies in HUD-owned housing.
Provide grants to States and; Joeaf
abatement
Demonstrate abatement strategies in
public housing with special attention to
transfer of dust between units.
Research new spot tests for fead-
based paint to make identification
fnteragency agreement not yet signed. HUD and NIST
Program planning underway. Sites HUD
selected.
172 properties in five metropolitan HUD
areas have been abated. Report
completed: 9/91.
Planning underway. HUD
Demonstration is complete on two sites HUD
and underway at the third site.
Field testing; methodologies developed HUD and MIST
in the lab.
William Freeborne
(202) 708-0450
(FTS) 458-0450
Wiffiam Freeborrte
(202} 708-0450
(FTS}45S-G450
William Freeborne
(202) 708-0450
(FTS) 458-0450
William Freeborne
{202} 708-0450
{FTS} 458*0450
William Freeborne
(202) 708-0450
(FTS) 458-0450
Ellis Goldman
(202)755-1822
(FTS) 755-1822
Ellis Goldman
{202} 755-1822
{FTS} 785-1822
Conrad Arnolts
(202)755-1805
(FTS) 755-1805
Dorothy Allen
{202} 7SS-1822
{FTS} 755-1622
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ISSU E/iyiAJQ R ACTIVITY
STATUS
WWB*T^S^
, *' ' * * 5 ' *V.
<,»« o *f* '* ^ ^ * V
' -- *• .' " .1' <'<,*
National Hazard Estimate and
Comprehensive and Workable Plan for
Private Housing
Comprehensive and Workable Plan lor
In-Place Management (Interim
Containment) Strategy for Public
Housing
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Moisture Control in Manufactured
Housing
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 lor teacf-based paint
abaternent m pubHc noustng.
Develop a strategy for managing
potential lead-based paint hazards for
properties which are not scheduled for
comprehensive modernization in the
near-term.
Identify effects of indoor humidity on
walls and evaluate ventilation devices
for humidity control.
Report submitted to Congress: 12/90. HUD
Stevenson Weftz
(202) 755-1805
(FTS) 755-1805
FieJd survey work compfsted. Cost
data to fc»e oNa»«tfrom tb>
abatermnt demonstration jft public
housing. Report to Congress
schedufed for cornpleiiott: 12&I.
Comment period completed: 11/91.
Draft strategy is being reviewed by a
number of PHAs and other experts in
the field.
Testing on walls and ventilation devices
in six manufactured houses in
Madison, Wl to be completed: Spring
1992. Report to be completed: Fall
1992.
HUD
SteveosonWeitz
HUD
HUD and USDA
William Wisner
(202)755-1805
(FTS) 755-1805
William Freeborne
(202) 708-0450
(FTS) 458-0450
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
PURPOSE
STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
LEAD
AGENCY/OFFICE
DOI
CONTACT
William Davis
(202) 208-7015
(FTS) 268-701 5
RADON ACTIVITIES
Indoor Radon Program (w/DHHS)
Work«f$ Who Work in Caves
Mobility, Transport and Fate of
Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in
Ground Water
Measure radon in all residences and
office buildings owned by the National
Park Service, and mitigate buildings to
"safe" levels.
caves.
Determine factors controlling
radionuclide transport and fate along
groundwater flow paths, and define
mechanisms that release radionuclides
to ground water and characterize
spatial variation of radionuclide
concentrations.
Completed. Measurements of radon DOl/NPS
completed in 3,300 of 3,500 buildings.
Additional tests/measurements needed
in remaining 200 to make valid
determination of radon levels.
Approximately 8% of buildings tested
exceed EPA target level. Mitigation
(priority based upon buildings with
highest radon measurements) is
completed or in progress in 82% of all
measured. Further work or testing
scheduled for remainder of buildings.
Project ended Publication, DOl/NPS
*Ocetipat«&haf Bqaosttre to Radon
Daughters in Mammo& Gam* H&aitb
%ssfe$, Volume w, *fov e, Jane tsw,
jags, 833-835.
Project reactivated (1991) to complete DOI/USGS
interpretation of radionuclide mobility in
Newark basin; report findings revised
to focus on Radon-222 data per new
EPA regulatory proposals. Projected
completion date: 9/92.
Alan Kingsbury
(202) 343-7090
(FTS) 343-7090
Christie Eheman
{404)488*4613
Otto Zepecza
(609)771-3900
(No FTS)
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ISSUE/MAJOR ACTIVITY
PURPOSE
STATUS
Natural Radioactivity in Ground Water
of the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer
System
Investigation of the Geology and
(SeocBernlstfy of ftadon in Shear
Zones (wfl)GE)
Define occurrence and distribution of
radionuclides in ground water, identify
relation between radionuclide activities
and other chemical constituents, define
source of radioactivity in ground water
chemistry and radionuclide content
along flow paths.
investigate radon m major sJtear zones
a$oog tfee east coast of the
Relationships Between Aeroadiometric
Measurements of Bi-214 and Soil
Radioactivity, Ra, and Rn Content
(w/DOE)
Correlate between aeroradiometric
surveys using a radon decay product,
the radium concentration in soil, and
the radon concentration in soil gas.
Nested monitoring wells sampled and
water levels measured: 1991.
Inorganic, radiochemical, and pesticide
constituents found to vary in
concentration by order of magnitude
proportional to small changes in depth.
Geochemical model of potential
reactions along flowpath produced.
Geochemical model completion target
date: 9/92.
Soil emanation protocol tncJuding
design and production of *md$0d
lerope cafe for measurements
completed, Sampling and chernieaf
artalysis of rode and soil samples ol tne
DOI/USGS
Otto Zepecza
(609)771-3900
(No RS)
DOI/USGS
(303)236-5528
ChefiacaJ analysis of rock and sofl
samples from Hign Shoals and Kings
MoutttatR Granites, N£ and lake
Agasskr NO tfi progress. See end of
year report for 1991 and renewal
proposal tor 1 992 tor additional
Irtwisaft'w p?i l^ojeor
DE-AI05-88ER60665).
Project under contract to DOE (3
years) terminated. See U.S.
Geological Survey open file reports:
89-340 and 90-648. Publications:
Duval, J.S., Otton, J.K., Jones, W.J.,
1989. Radium Distribution Map and
Radon Potential in Bonneville Power
Administration Services Area. Duval,
J.S., Otton, J.K., 1990. Radiation
Distribution and Indoor Radon in Pacific
N.W. Geophysical Research Letter,
Volume 17, No. 6, pgs. 801-804.
DOI/USGS
Joseph Duval
(703) 648-6391
(FTS) 959-6391
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INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
tSSUBHAJOR ACTIVITY
CIAQ Member
Stat$ fcKfoor Air Ctoality Coswafcee
(SIAQ)
RADON ACTIVITIES
fiadon Assessment Advisory Groyp
PURPOSE STATUS
Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing.
on indoor air quality and related issues.
• Coordmate activities of officea whose Ongoing,
activities or operations affect the Indoor
w
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LEAD
fSSPE#BW0R ACTIVITY PURPOSE STATUS A<3£HCY/OFF1CE CONTACT
CIAQ Member Coordinate Federal research and policy Ongoing. DOT/OST/Environmental Eugene Lehr
on indoor air quality and related issues. Division (202) 366-4860
(FTS) 366-4860
AirJJrterCa&ftAirOua&y examine air quality It cabins ol Sitxit^ltg is now banned oo atmost all OOT/OST/Avia8on Arnold Konheim
commercial aaines. domestic flights, Fteport on COSRHC Regulations and {202} 366-4849
radiaiton and carfaort dioxide issMed; Coordination Dweion
a^staclytecoBljBttir)^ €)ften$ioftOl
smoking ban to cover international
Avatioo Organizatton under
consideration.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Publications listed 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.
TITLE
DATE
LEAP
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, D.C. 20460
(202) 260-2080
(FTS) 260-2080
(GPO Number
Cost $24; discount foMOO or more)
1991
EPA/OAR/OAIAP/IAD
(w/NIOSH)
Directory of State Indoor Air Contacts
1991
1991
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/PHS
A $&£&ac^ L&urmg Motivfe
A
Superintendent of
Documents
P.O. Bex 071964
Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954
Credit Card Orders;
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PIC
The National
Environmental Health
Association
720 South Colorado
Blvd, South Tower,
Suite 970
Denver, CO 80222
Telephone:
(303) 756-9Q9Q
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
*US. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1992*626-570
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
TITLE
DATE
What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Fact Sheets: #1: EPA and Indoor Air Quality
#3: Ventilation and Air Quality in Offices
#4: Sick Buildings
#5: Environmental Tobacco Smoke
#6: Report to Congress on Indoor Air Quality
#7: Residential Air Cleaners
#8: Humidifiers
Residential Air-Cleaning Devices
1992 Federal Indoor Air Quality Activities
Asbestos m the Home: A Homeowner's Guide
Health Effects of Wood Burning
Managing Asbestos in Piace
Asto&stosirt YourHome
ABGs of Asbestos in Schools
GuioWrtes for Conducting the AHERA T&M Gfeamnce Test & Detemme
Completion of an Asbestos Abatement Project
Assessing Asbestos Exposure irt Pubtic BuMngs
A Guide to Performing R&fnspections Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response >*cf {AHERA}
SPA Study of Asbestos-Containing Materials in Public Buildings
Environmental Hazards in Your Schools: A ftesowe& Handbook
1991
1988
1991 (rev.)
1990 (rev.)
1991 (rev.)
1989
1989
1990
1991
1990
1992
1983
1988
1990
1989
1988
1992
1988
EPA, CPSC, and ALA PIC
EPA/OAR/OAIAP (w/CPSC)
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA/OAR/OAIAP
EPA Region X
EPA Region VIII
EPA. CPSC, and ALA
(202)442-1255
Chuck Stevens
(303)294-1111
(FTS) 330-1111
TSCA Hotline
(202)554-1404
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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LEAD
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Schools: A Guide to NewFed&rat Requirements far Local Education
Termfticides Consumer Information
A Guide to Radon
Has
^B^mmSk^m^^^^^K^^m^T^^TMfSw^eT^st
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
1988
1086
1086
1085
1385
1384
1988
1989
1989
1090
1388
199O
EPA/OPPTSfOPPT
An Update oft forrmfdehyde
EPA/GPPTSfOPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPP7
EPA/OPPTS^OPPT
EPA/QPPTSfQPPT
EPA/QPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPPT
EPA/OPPTS/OPP
EPA and Ad Council
EPA and Ad Council
EPAr NEA, and PTA
CPSC, EPA, and ALA
GPSC
CPSCandALA
CPSC
CPSC
Jackie Bishop
(703) 305-5240
(FTS) 365-5240
EartAshton
(202)260-8386
(FTS) 260*8386
CPSC Hottroe
(800} 638-CPSC
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LEAD
TITI.E
DATE
What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution
Methyiene Chloride Safety Alert
Stopping Paint ffom Wood
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
GuidarK&fo Moor Aif Quality tnve&fyatfons
Indoor Air Quality -- Selected References
BuMng Air Quaffiy: A Guide for Building Owners and Fm&tity Managers
OHMS (NtOSH) Ptibfoatiofc Nc, 9M 14
Current Intelligence Bulletin 54: Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace -
Lung Cancer and Other Health Effects
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 91-108
Testimony of NIOSH on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Proposed
Rule on Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite
Current Intelligence Bulletin 45: Polychlorinated Biphenyls - Potential Health Hazards
from Electrical Equipment Fires or Failures
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-111
A Recommended Standard for Occupational Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 77-225
GMdren's f&posure to EnwmnmerM C^refe Smfa Before atrt AR& BvOx Heatfo
of Our Nation's Children, United States, 1988
1991
1987
1989
1987
1 989
1991
1 984, 1 990,
1991
1986
1 977
CPSG, EPA, aad ALA
CPSS
CPSCandHSlA
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH and
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NIOSH
DHHS/CDC/NCHS
(513)
(FTS) 684*4382
Technical Information
Branch, NIOSH
Information Number
(800) 356-4674
Technical Information
Branch, NIOSH
Information Number
(800) 356-4674
tnfoffnalion fitafleh,
NCHS (301) 436-8500
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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
TITLE
DAtf
AGENCY/OFFICE '
$••
CONTACT
The Surgeon General's Report on the Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking 1986
Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Comprehensive and Workable Plan for the Abatement of Lead-Based Paint in Privately
Owned Housing: A Report to Congress
1989
1990
DHHS/CDC/NCCDPHP/OSH
DHHS/CDC/NCCDPHP/OSH
HUD
The HUD Lead-Based Paint Abatement Demonstration (FHA)
The HUD Lead-Based Paint Abatement Demonstration (FHA), Vol. I, Appendices A-H
The HUD Lead-Based Paint Abatement Demonstration (FHA), Vol. I, Appendices I-P
Lead-Based Paint Bibliographies:
Problem Identification
Strategies
Lead-Based Paint Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public
and Indian Housing
Training Course - Lead-Based Paint: Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and
Abatement in Public and Indian Housing
1991
1991
1991
1990
1991
1991
HUD
HUD
HUD
HUD
HUD
HUD
Technical Information
Center, Office on
Smoking and Health
(404) 488-5705
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091
Rockville, MD 20850
Credit Card Orders:
1-800-245-2691 or
(301) 251-5154 in
Maryland and the
Washington, D.C.,
metropolitan area
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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fiat
$AtE AGENC Y/OFFIC E CONTACT
BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION (U.S. Department of Energy)
(DQE/BP-1273)
V5ffl!ume // Commit L&tt&rs
(DOeBP-1274)
Gmtrei Manual
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
A
Indoor Air Quatty: How ti Affects You
1989
1989
1392
1989
1989
1988
BPA
BPA
BPA
BPA
BPA
TVA
WA
Lewis
Wtlfem Parkhurst
(205)386-2793
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
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