Thanks to their work, the public has much more information about the dangers of this
widespread carcinogen in their home county and the availability of easy tests to determine their
exposure. They can also find out that fixing their home to remove the radon costs about the
same as buying a new television.
The EPA radon programs provide potentially life-saving information to the public about the
underappreciated dangers about this radioactive carcinogen. EPA develops educational material
for homeowners, home-buyers, builders and contractors about the risks and about testing and
repairing homes, schools and other buildings. Their work is not regulatory, but provides science-
based advice and recommendations for testing and repair as well as radon resistant new
construction techniques. They do not do these repairs, but inform homeowners and builders
where to find expert assistance in reducing radon.
Radon is a radioactive carcinogen that causes 21,000 people to die from lung cancer each year.
Please do not weaken the commitment to telling people about this risk and helping them to save
their lives.
Our organizations urge you to support funding for EPA’s State Indoor Radon Grants at $8 million
and the EPA radon program at $3 million for FY 2018.
Sincerely,
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
AARST Foundation
American Lung Association
American Public Health Association
American Society of Home Inspectors
American Thoracic Society
Cancer Survivors Against Radon
Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
Conference of Radon Control Program Directors
Health Care Without Harm
Lung Cancer Alliance
National Association of County & City Health Officials
National Center for Healthy Housing
National Environmental Health Association
CC: Members, House and Senate Appropriations Committees