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EGLE sponsoring radon mitigation course
in Marquette this September

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), in partnership with the Kansas State University (KSU) National Radon Program Services, is sponsoring a three-day, in-person, National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) certification course, September 4 through 6, 2024, at the Ramada Inn in Marquette, Michigan.? Those attending the course will learn: Radon mitigation strategies. Radon entry and behavior. Radon investigation and diagnostics techniques. Hands-on radon mitigation installation techniques. This course provides the certification necessary to start a new radon service business or expand an existing heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, construction, or environmental consulting business to provide radon services.? A prerequisite course is required to join.??For a complete course outline for the September course, please see KSU?s flyer for additional details.

Assistance with KSU radon course fees is available!??

Anyone interested in the September course or fee assistance for the KSU radon prerequisite course should contact Les Smith III, EGLE's Indoor Radon Specialist, at
517-388-6913 or [email protected] to confirm course interest and receive more details.?

Prerequisite course options

KSU is offering the 2-day prerequisite, a radon measurement course, both on-line and
in-person, on July 29 and 30, 2024. Additional in-person and web-based radon measurement course options are also available on the NRPP Initial Training Webpage.? Those who have already received certification for completing the introductory radon measurement course meet the prerequisite requirements to attend the September course.?

More radon information

Go to Michigan.gov/Radon for radon educational materials and information for radon professionals, like the following and more:

• Radon, what it is and where it comes from.
• Radon public service announcement, available for use upon request.
• Finding a radon test kit.
• Keeping a home safe from radon, also available in Spanish and Arabic.
• Radon frequently asked questions.
• Radon mitigation systems.
• Elevated levels of radon at school or work.
• Radon standards, including those for measurement, mitigation system installation, and radon resistant construction and retrofits.?

Interactive map of Michigan's radon test results?

EGLE created the interactive map of Michigan's radon test results to show radon tests results collected prior to installation of radon mitigation systems in Michigan homes, schools, and businesses.? The map is based on test results provided by radon text kit manufactures who analyzed short-term radon test kits purchased through the EGLE Radon Program.? Launch the interactive map by clicking on the image below.