The National Radon Safety Board Nancy Bredhoff NRSB

The National Radon Safety Board Nancy Bredhoff NRSB Board Member & President WWW. NRSB. ORG

Background u EPA RPP 1986 – 1998 u Intent to Privatize since 1995 u NRSB Established - 1996 u NRSB Operational - 1998 WWW. NRSB. ORG Proficiency Safety Quality

What is the NRSB ? u Independent u Non-Profit u Board Corporation of Volunteers u Represents interests of all stakeholders WWW. NRSB. ORG

NRSB Vision u To provide continuity of radon proficiency within an independent non-profit framework u Independent of the encumbrances of the trade association, government, nongovernmental organizations and commercial interest (such as training providers) WWW. NRSB. ORG

Objectives of the NRSB u Assure Compentancy u Uniform u Certify Standards of Practice Testers and Mitigators u Approve Initial & Continuing Education u Approve Measurement Devices u Accredit Radon Chambers & Radon Measurement Laboratories WWW. NRSB. ORG

NRSB Credentials u Radon Laboratory u Radon Measurement Specialist u Radon Measurement Technician u Radon Mitigator u Radon Chamber Secondary & Tertiary WWW. NRSB. ORG

Meaning of NRSB Certification u Meets NRSB Certified l Residentia tigator i M n o d a R Requirements for Training, Experience & Examination u Sign Code of Ethics u Certificate WWW. NRSB. ORG is not License

Code of Ethics u Part of application process since 2002 u Agreement with NRSB certified radon professional WWW. NRSB. ORG

Code of Ethics cont. u Full responsibility and liability for actions u. Protect safety, health & welfare of public u. Perform all certified activities in accordance with established standards and procedures u. Perform in ethical and professional manner u. Avoid conflicts of interest or openly disclose WWW. NRSB. ORG

Representations u Sign off on application whether or not radon license, certification or accreditation has been denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed by Federal, National or state program u If yes, letter explaining reasons WWW. NRSB. ORG

Our Customers u. States u. Consumers u. Industry WWW. NRSB. ORG

Who initiates the complaint u Consumer u Complaint submitted in writing to NRSB along with documented evidence WWW. NRSB. ORG

Types of Complaints u Falsifying certification documents u Radon mitigation system not installed properly u Radon survey testing not performed according to protocols WWW. NRSB. ORG

Resolution of Complaint u Review of complaint is overseen by qualified Board member in conjunction with NRSB administrative office u NRSB outreach to state radon program WWW. NRSB. ORG

Resolution of Complaint u NRSB outreach to radon professional regarding complaint and work towards resolution by corrective actions WWW. NRSB. ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals u Revocations and denials of certification may be made by Board for any violation of certification requirements WWW. NRSB. ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. u Any person for which revocation is contemplated shall have a right to appeal WWW. NRSB. ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. u Certificates for radon measurement devices may be revoked for failure to meet performance standards WWW. NRSB. ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals cont. u Radon testing professionals may lose certification u. Failure to use a certified test device u. Failure to meet quality assurance requirements WWW. NRSB. ORG

Certification Revocation & Appeals u Radon laboratories & chambers may lose accreditation u. Failure to demonstrate performance requirements u. Failure to maintain an effective quality assurance program WWW. NRSB. ORG