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S. 575 (102nd)

Radon Testing for Safe Schools Act

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Introduced

6 March 1991

Last action

8 May 1991 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean and Water Protect. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-125.

Sponsors

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]

Subjects

Environment, Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

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Summary

Radon Testing for Safe Schools Act - Amends the Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1989 to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish guidelines on testing for and remediating radon in school buildings. Requires local educational agencies located in areas designated as priority radon areas to conduct radon tests in school buildings owned or operated by such agencies. Directs the Administrator to designate such areas by September 30, 1991. Makes test results available for public review. Requires testing to be supervised by a person who has received instruction pursuant to an EPA or State-approved program and requires the use of devices and methods approved by the radon proficiency program. Extends the authorization of appropriations for grant assistance to States for radon programs through FY 1992. Earmarks funds for radon remediation measures for local educational agencies and for grants to such agencies to reduce radon levels. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean and Water Protect. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-125.

    Source: Committee

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