August/, 1996

EPA-SAB-RAC-CON-96-002

Honorable Carol M. Browner
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC  20460

      Subject:     Consultation on Environmental Indicators for Radon and
                  Associated Activities

Dear Ms. Browner:

      The Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Science Advisory Board (SAB)
met at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. on
July 31 and August 1 , 1 996.  On August 1 , 1 996 we had the opportunity to consult with
the staff of the Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA) regarding the Indoor
Environment Division's approach and  preliminary work in progress on environmental
indicators for radon and associated activities.

      We appreciate the opportunity to assist and provide suggestions on issues such
as these. The SAB has developed the consultation as a mechanism to advise the
Agency on technical issues that should be considered in the development of
regulations, guidelines, or technical guidance before the Agency  has taken a position.
A consultation is conducted under the normal requirements of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, which include advance notice of the public meeting in the Federal
Register.

      As is our customary practice, there will be no formal report from the SAB as a
result of this consultation, nor do we expect any formal response  from the Agency.  We
do, however, look forward to a continued dialogue in this area, and to review
appropriate technical issues  in this topical area as future opportunities may arise to be
of assistance in a more formal manner.

                                    Sincerely,
Dr. Genevieve M. Matanoski, Chair           DVUames E. Watson, Jr., Chair
Executive Committee                       Radiation Advisory Committee
Science Advisory Board                     Science Advisory Board

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