Indoor Air Act of 1994

Summary

Indoor Air Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national strategy to reduce human exposure to indoor air pollutants. Requires the Administrator to promulgate a list of common indoor air hazards and guidelines for identifying, eliminating, and preventing such hazards. Directs the Administrator to establish programs to accredit persons to train individuals in the identification, elimination, and prevention of such hazards and to certify indoor air contractors. Imposes fees for accreditation and certification. Authorizes suspension or revocation of accreditations or certifications for violations of this Act's requirements. Requires the Administrator to establish a national campaign to increase public awareness concerning the health risks of, and encourage action to reduce exposure to, indoor air pollutants. Provides for the concurrent publication of health advisories and technology bulletins (to assess methods for the measurement and reduction of exposure to such pollutants). Requires the Administrator to establish a national indoor air quality clearinghouse. Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a program to identify, eliminate, and prevent indoor air hazards in Federal facilities; and (2) develop a voluntary, incentive-based program to provide Federal recognition to buildings that are designed and constructed and operated and maintained in a manner that prevents indoor air pollution. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide grants to States and local governments to implement programs to measure and reduce indoor air pollution; and (2) conduct, or provide financial assistance to, indoor air quality studies. Provides for civil actions and penalties to enforce this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 3 October 1994

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 13 September 1994

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 13 September 1994

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 13 September 1994

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1993

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1993

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 August 1993

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