State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Description:the Agreement Provides Funding to the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. the Purpose of This Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 306 Funded Grant Is to Provide Radon Risk Reduction That Will Result in Increased Radon Testing, Mitigation, and Radon Resistant New Construction. Specifically, the Recipient Will Implement Their Radon Program Through Four Program Elements: Program Management, Public Information, Problem Assessment, and Problem Response.activities:the Activities Include Implementing a State Radon Program Designed to Support Radon Related Projects in Homes, Schools, and or Other Buildings, Including: 1) Designing Public Information Outreach, Education: (a) Programs to Control Radon in Existing and New Structures and (B) Demonstration of Radon Mitigation Methods and Technologies; 2) Providing Training and Technical Support; 3) Expanding Radon Testing, Mitigation, and Data Collection in New and Existing Structures; and 4) Identifying and Spreading Best Practices for Building Homes and Buildings Radon Resistant and Adopting Radon in Building Codes.subrecipient:activities to Be Implemented Through Subawards Include: Pursuing Partnerships and Performing Outreach to Medical Providers and Nonprofits, Collaboration With Schools on Testing Plans for Their District, and Sending Out Test Kits. Outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include Responses to Telephone Calls Regarding Radon-related Health Risks, Annually Updated Radon Risk Maps, and Submittal of Accurate Annual Reports. the Expected Outcomes Include Increased Testing and Mitigation in Buildings and Homes, Improved Public Awareness of Radon-risks, and Reduced Radon Exposure. the Intended Beneficiaries Include the Residents of Wisconsin.