The National Radon Safety Board

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. NRSB Certified Residential Radon Mitigator Meaning of NRSB Certification • Meets Requirements for Training, Experience & Examination • Sign Code of Ethics • Certificate is not License WWW.NRSB.ORG

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

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

10. Representations • 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 • If yes, letter explaining reasons WWW.NRSB.ORG

11. Our Customers • States • Consumers • Industry WWW.NRSB.ORG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. How to Find the NRSB • NRSB 14 Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone (866) 329-3474toll free Fax (914) 345-1169 • www.NRSB.org WWW.NRSB.ORG

22. Any Questions ? WWW.NRSB.ORG

23. National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) 14 Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 (866) 329-3474 www.NRSB.org info@nrsb.org WWW.NRSB.ORG

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