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Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1994

Introduced: June 17, 1993 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
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Aug 1, 1994
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 28, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 28, 1994
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 361).
Jul 28, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 361).
Jul 28, 1994
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 28, 1994
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 28, 1994
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2448.
Jul 28, 1994
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Jul 28, 1994
The Speaker designated the Honorable Patricia Schroeder to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Jul 28, 1994
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 491 and Rule XXIII.
Jul 28, 1994
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Jul 28, 1994
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H6395-6410)
Jul 28, 1994
Rule H. Res. 491 passed House.
Jul 27, 1994
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 491 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 30, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.
Jun 30, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-574.
May 18, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 18, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 22, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Nov 22, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 29, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 14, 1993
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials and by the Subcommittee on Health and Environment Prior to Referral (Jul 14, 93).
Jun 17, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 17, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1549-1550)
Jun 17, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 28, 1994 House · vote #361 On Passage Passed 255–164 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1994 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate model construction standards for controlling radon levels in new vulnerable premises (any frequently occupied space below the third floor of any building other than one used for industrial purposes) which are located in high radon areas and are covered by standards published on March 21, 1994. Requires promulgation of such standards in new vulnerable premises that are not covered by the March 1994 standards within two years of this Act's enactment.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to ensure that organizations responsible for developing national model codes for new vulnerable premises adopt, and State and local authorities which regulate construction of such premises adopt and enforce, Federal model construction standards. Requires the Administrator to publish a pamphlet describing the standards and their costs and benefits.

Directs any person who sells a new vulnerable premises, prior to the signing of a sales contract, to: (1) provide the purchaser with a specified pamphlet on radon prevention in construction; (2) inform the purchaser that the premises are located in a high radon area and that the Administrator recommends that such premises be constructed in compliance with model construction standards; and (3) disclose to the purchaser whether the premises have been, or will be, constructed in compliance with such standards.

Directs the Administrator to promulgate guidance for existing vulnerable premises not covered by proposed model standards published on April 12, 1993.

(Sec. 5) Authorizes set-asides of grants made to States for radon abatement for local governments in high radon areas.

(Sec. 6) Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations to require: (1) products for radon measurement to meet performance criteria; and (2) persons offering services for radon measurement or mitigation to meet a level of proficiency. Provides for fees to be imposed on persons manufacturing or importing such products and on persons offering such services to cover program costs. Waives fees for employees of child care facilities, schools, hospitals, or other care facilities.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations for the disclosure of radon in vulnerable premises offered for sale or lease (except leases for terms of one year or less that do not provide for extensions).

Requires contracts for such premises to contain radon warning statements and affords potential purchasers the right to conduct a test and access to a radon hazard information pamphlet.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes State programs to enforce Federal requirements for incentives for voluntary compliance, radon measurement or mitigation services, or disclosure of information concerning radon, subject to the Administrator's approval.

(Sec. 9) Makes Federal agencies subject to Federal, State, and local requirements respecting radon in the same manner as such requirements are applied to nongovernmental entities.

(Sec. 10) Directs the Administrator to develop a strategy for identifying areas and buildings within the United States with exceptionally high levels of radon and for reducing such radon levels.

(Sec. 11) Requires the Administrator to implement an outreach program to provide information about radon to the medical community.

(Sec. 12) Directs the Administrator to ensure that the presentation of information on the health risks associated with exposure to radon is unbiased and informative.

(Sec. 13) Authorizes appropriations for radon control activities (except activities to address radon in schools) for FY 1994 through 1997.

(Sec. 15) Establishes the President's Commission on Radon Awareness.

Requires the Administrator to establish a national education campaign to increase awareness of radon health risks and motivate action to reduce radon levels.

What's happening now August 1, 1994

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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