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HR 5138 101th Congress House Environmental Protection Air pollution measurement Defective products Environmental research Government trust funds Indoor air pollution Licenses Quality of products Radon Standards User charges

Radon Measurement Proficiency Act

Introduced: June 21, 1990 See on congress.gov
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Jul 16, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 16, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 21, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 21, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Jun 21, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radon Measurement Proficiency Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct research on radon and radon progeny measurement methods and protocols. Requires the Administrator to issue guidance documents that: (1) provide information on the results of such research; and (2) describe model State radon measurement and mitigation programs.

Directs the Administrator to establish a mandatory program that requires: (1) products offered for sale, or devices used in connection with public services, for radon measurement to meet minimum performance criteria; and (2) operators of devices, or persons employing techniques, used in connection with public services for radon measurement to meet a minimum level of proficiency. Requires the Administrator to establish user fees for persons seeking certification under such program. Provides for the deposit of such fees into a Radon Service Account.

What's happening now July 16, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 1990
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