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Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1992

Introduced: August 2, 1991 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 1992
Laid on the table. See S. 792 for further action.
Sep 29, 1992
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 1992
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 29, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 29, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 29, 1992
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 29, 1992
Mr. Swift moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 28, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 524.
Sep 28, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 102-922.
Sep 17, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 17, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 1.
Sep 17, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 11, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Aug 11, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 3, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 9, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 9, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Aug 2, 1991
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1992 - Title I: Two-Year Extension of Indoor Radon Abatement Provisions of Toxic Substances Control Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for: (1) grants and technical assistance to States for radon programs; (2) an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publication entitled "A Citizen's Guide to Radon"; (3) model construction standards and techniques for controlling radon levels in new buildings; and (4) regional radon training centers.

Title II: Radon Testing - Directs the EPA Administrator to establish a 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 a list of devices meeting such criteria and a summary of current radon measurement technology to be made available to the public. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this title. Directs the Administrator to establish a fee schedule for persons manufacturing or operating such devices or employing such techniques. Provides for a waiver or reduction of fees for persons who agree to test for radon in public and nonprofit child care facilities, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or other health care facilities. Provides for the deposit of fees in a Radon Service Account.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) implement an outreach program to provide information about radon to the medical community; (2) develop and distribute informational material concerning radon tailored to doctors in general practice and in specialties related to lung cancer; (3) evaluate current efforts to promote radon testing and ways to increase testing during real estate transactions; and (4) report to the Congress on alternative strategies for promoting such testing.

Directs the Administrator to develop and implement a strategy for identifying areas and buildings within the United States with exceptionally high levels of radon and for reducing such radon levels.

Title III: President's Commission on Radon Awareness - Establishes the President's Commission on Radon Awareness to: (1) examine existing public awareness programs concerning radon; (2) act as a coordinating body for the donation of resources to assist in programs and strategies to raise awareness of the risks of exposure to radon; (3) encourage media outlets to increase radon awareness; and (4) evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness and assist in the update of such programs and strategies.

What's happening now September 29, 1992

Laid on the table. See S. 792 for further action.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1