Many here may already know this, but a big reason so many standards have been updated recently is due to NRPP becoming ISO accredited. ISO requires standards to be reviewed regularly and updated as needed. We can no longer rely on old EPA standards - doing so will prevent growth of the industry. ISO is widely recognized and accepted and lends legitimacy to all of us.

I am not a mitigation specialist like many here, so I cannot weigh in on the merits of the proposed changes. I can say that NRPP does want and does listen to industry feedback. The goal of these standards is to find consensus - dissenting voices are critical. Please submit your criticisms via the link Dallas provided so they may be considered.

As a Radon lab, I can also say that many here might be shocked at the number of post mitigation tests that fail. A failed test, of course, isn't fundamentally a sign of a failure to adhere to standards, but the high rate of failures I have observed seems to show a need for improvement.

As is usually the case, the audience here on the listserv is not the likely culprit of these systems - we all know there are companies out there that do poor work, particularly in non-regulated states.

It's my opinion that better standards strongly benefit the industry and those of us that do quality work. I also believe standards have been key to much of the growth we've seen recently - multifamily in particular. In the scope of a Laboratory standards, I've seen some things I disagree with, but the changes have been overwhelming positive, if not perfect. EPA standards were simply outdated and inadequate. I'd provide humble encouragement to not throw the baby out with the bathwater, and to please provide your expert opinions via the proper channels so we can all benefit from your experience and knowledge.

The amount of incorrect information in the comments is scary. We clearly have our work cut out for us!