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H.R. 2448

Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1994

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.

(Sec. 16) Expresses the sense of the Congress, in the case of any equipment or products that may be authorized to be purchased with financial assistance provided under this Act, that entities receiving such assistance should purchase only American-made equipment and products.

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

Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
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  1. IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 361).

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 361).

  5. FloorH34400

    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.

  6. FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2448.

  8. FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  9. FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Patricia Schroeder to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  10. FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 491 and Rule XXIII.

  11. FloorH8D000

    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.

  12. FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H6395-6410)

  13. FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 491 passed House.

  14. FloorH1L210

    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.

  15. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.

  16. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-574.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-574.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  21. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  22. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  23. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  24. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  25. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  26. CommitteeH19200

    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).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1549-1550)

  29. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Jul 28, 199436

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.

(Sec. 16) Expresses the sense of the Congress, in the case of any equipment or products that may be authorized to be purchased with financial assistance provided under this Act, that entities receiving such assistance should purchase only American-made equipment and products.

Jun 30, 199417

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.

Jun 17, 199300

Radon Awareness and Disclosure Act of 1993 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize appropriations for radon control activities (except activities to address radon in schools) for FY 1994 through 1997.

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to require: (1) products for radon measurement or mitigation 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.

Requires the Administrator to implement an outreach program to provide information about radon to the medical community.

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.

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.

Directs the Administrator to establish minimum radon prevention standards for new vulnerable premises (defined as any frequently occupied space below the third floor of a building, other than buildings used for industrial purposes) in high radon areas, the construction of which commences after the promulgation of standards.

Authorizes State programs to enforce Federal requirements for radon measurement or mitigation services or new construction standards, subject to the Administrator's approval.

Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations for the disclosure of radon in vulnerable premises offered for sale or lease.

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. Directs the Administrator to publish such pamphlet.

Authorizes set-asides of State grants to provide assistance to local governments in high radon areas.

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