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AARST, now doing business as Indoor Environments Association. www.NRPP.info for questions regarding certification, exams, CE, and more.

For questions, please visit:
www.indoorenvironments.org for questions regarding membership, chapters & more.

11/02/2026

**Radon research doesn't stop at the building envelope.**

A 13-month study in the New Mexico Permian Basin examined outdoor airborne radioactivity in an area of intensive oil and gas development — including gas-phase radon and particle-associated radioactivity from radon progeny.

Researchers found that airborne radioactivity varied with wind direction and identified several **potential** contributors to the observed patterns.

And that word — *potential* — matters.

The study does not conclude that oil and gas activity was responsible for all of the measured radioactivity. Natural radon released from soil and geologic materials is also part of the environment, and the researchers note that their monitoring approach could not definitively separate every natural and industrial contribution.

Instead, the findings point toward a question worth investigating further:

**How can targeted environmental monitoring help us better understand the sources and movement of airborne radioactivity in regions with intensive industrial activity?**

The authors call for additional monitoring capable of better distinguishing potential sources and evaluating exposure in communities located within oil and gas development areas.

For the radon community, this is an interesting expansion of where radon science can take us — beyond indoor concentrations and building entry, and into questions about environmental monitoring, source characterization, and population exposure.

**Emerging research worth watching.**

Caputi A, et al. (2026). *Airborne radioactivity in the New Mexico oil and gas development area of the Permian Basin.* Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, 14(1).

11/01/2026

For Myca Bruno, volunteering is about helping shape the future of the industry through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration.

With more than 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, Myca has worked on projects across the country involving radon, asbestos, lead-based paint, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance. She currently serves as President of the North Carolina Chapter of the Indoor Environments Association and as a Nationally Elected Director on the IEA Board of Directors.

Myca is passionate about advancing sound policy, strengthening ANSI/AARST standards, and ensuring the industry continues to move forward through active engagement and collaboration.

Through her work with the Board of Directors, Chapter Council, Government Affairs Committee, Advocacy Committee, Nominating Committee, and Standards Consortium, she helps bring professionals together around a shared mission of protecting public health.

*"There is power in numbers."*

Thank you, Myca, for your leadership, advocacy, and commitment to advancing the indoor environments profession.

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10/31/2026

Certification and licensing are often mentioned together—but they serve different purposes.

Certification demonstrates that a professional has met established competency requirements and is committed to continuing education, ethical practice, and recognized industry standards.

Licensing is issued by a state or local government and establishes the legal authority to perform work where required. Licensing requirements vary from state to state.

In many states, NRPP certification is recognized as a pathway to obtaining a state license or credential. In others, certification may be voluntary while still providing clients with confidence in a professional's qualifications.

Understanding the difference helps professionals navigate both their career path and their state's requirements.

Certification demonstrates professional competence. Licensing grants legal authority. Together, they help protect the public.

10/30/2026

Radon does not care about ZIP codes.

Two homes in the same neighborhood can have completely different radon levels — even homes right next door to each other.

It does not matter:
• how old your home is
• what type of foundation it has
• or whether nearby homes tested low.

Every home can have elevated radon.

Testing is the only way to know.

Work with an NRPP certified professional to help protect healthier indoor environments for the people who matter most.

10/29/2026

When people think about making an impact, they often picture someone standing at a podium or leading a committee.

But that's only one way to contribute.

Some of the most meaningful contributions happen quietly.

Reviewing a draft standard.

Mentoring someone who's just getting started.

Volunteering for a committee.

Sharing field experience.

Writing an article.

Offering a fresh perspective.

Helping at an event.

Welcoming a new member.

These moments may never make headlines.

But together, they shape the future of the profession.

Legacy isn't measured by titles.

It's measured by the positive impact you leave behind for those who come after you.

You don't have to lead to make a difference.

You simply have to care enough to contribute.

**Building the profession starts with people willing to belong.**

*You don't have to change the profession. You just have to leave it a little better than you found it.*

10/28/2026

Knowledge is essential.

But professionalism requires something more.

It requires accountability.

NRPP-certified professionals don't simply demonstrate technical competency—they commit to maintaining professional standards, following recognized practices, and continuing their education throughout their careers.

That commitment helps build confidence among clients, colleagues, and the communities they serve.

Because accountability isn't about proving you're right.

It's about being committed to doing what's right.

Confidence grows where accountability exists.

10/27/2026

**Your ZIP code is not your radon level.**

Radon maps are valuable tools. They help researchers, public health agencies, and policymakers understand geographic patterns and identify areas where elevated radon may be more likely.

But a map cannot tell us the radon concentration inside an individual building.

Even buildings located close to one another can have different radon concentrations. That is why geographic radon potential should not be used as a substitute for building-specific measurement.

For Radon Measurement Professionals, this distinction matters.

A certified professional does more than place a device. The building, purpose of the measurement, appropriate number and location of test devices, testing conditions, and applicable measurement standards all matter when determining the appropriate testing approach.

**Know your building, not just your ZIP code.**

When the result will be used to make decisions about a building, work with a certified Radon Measurement Provider who can determine the appropriate testing approach.

Find an NRPP-certified professional at NRPP.info.

10/26/2026

EPA Region 5 is accepting FY2027 Tribal Air Funding proposals — including State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) funding — from federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal consortia located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The deadline is **October 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Time**.

SIRG funding can support radon risk-reduction program activities such as outreach, testing programs, training, and other eligible work included in an approved workplan. Under this announcement, **radon mitigation itself is not an eligible funded activity**.

For standalone SIRG proposals, EPA lists a **25% cost share in the first year and 40% in subsequent years**. SIRG funding included in a Tribal Performance Partnership Grant may require no cost share.

One important detail: unlike certain existing Clean Air Act Section 105 grantees, **SIRG applicants must submit a proposal at this stage, even when the funding would be included in a PPG**.

If your Tribe or Tribal consortium is developing or expanding radon risk-reduction work in EPA Region 5, review the full funding announcement and submission requirements before the October 30 deadline.

https://www.epa.gov/tribal/fiscal-year-2027-epa-region-5-tribal-air-funding-announcement

10/25/2026

For Zan Jones, the reason to volunteer is simple:

*The mission matters.*

As Vice President of Marketing & Sales at AdeptPlus Web Marketing and an NRPP-certified Radon Measurement Professional, Zan brings together technical knowledge, communications expertise, and a passion for helping the radon profession grow.

Her volunteer leadership includes serving on the national Board of the Indoor Environments Association, as President of the Texoma Chapter, and as a Board Member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter.

For Zan, volunteering means being part of a community that's working toward something bigger than any one person or company.

Healthier indoor air.

Preventing lung cancer.

Saving lives.

And along the way, building lasting friendships with people who share that same purpose.

*"I volunteer because our mission matters."*

Thank you, Zan, for your enthusiasm, leadership, and commitment to advancing the indoor environments profession.

Interested in getting involved? Learn more at IndoorEnvironments.org.

10/24/2026

IndoorEnvironments.org

Knowledge helps strengthen industries.

RnBiz is the Indoor Environments Association’s monthly publication created to help professionals stay informed on the topics, conversations, and developments shaping the indoor environments field today.

From standards and regulatory updates to industry news, research, education, and professional insights, RnBiz connects indoor environmental professionals to information that matters.

Whether your focus is radon, v***r intrusion, mitigation, indoor air quality, or building science, RnBiz helps keep the community informed and engaged.

Explore current and archived editions:
aarst.org/rn-biz-archives/

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