2b - Public Comments

Summary of Public Comments and CDC Response

Measuring the Effects of State and Local Radon Policies

Federal Register Notice: A 60-day Notice was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2014, Vol. 79, No. 38, pp. 10808-10810.

Public Comment

From: Field, R W [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:34 AM
To: OMB-Comments (CDC)
Cc: Neri, Antonio (CDC/ONDIEH/NCCDPHP)
Subject: Measuring the Effects of State and Local Radon Policies
Importance: High

Dear Mr. Richardson,

I was very happy to see the posting for the proposed project, “Measuring the Effects of State and Local Radon Policies.”  I think such a project would provide invaluable information in regard to best methods to help reduce the burden of radon-related lung cancer.   I know Dr. Anthony Neri and his efforts in this area.  Over the past 15 years, I have worked with numerous state agencies and cancer consortiums around the country on radon their radon reduction efforts.  I am writing not to comment formally, but to get additional information in regard to who will actually perform the duties of the project and anticipated timeline.  If possible, it would also be very helpful to receive a copy of the actual data collection plans and instruments.  If it is easier to transmit the information over the intranet, my CDC email is [email protected].

Warmest Regards, Bill

R. William Field, PhD, MS

Professor

Department of Occupational and Environmental Health

Department of Epidemiology

College of Public Health

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242

[email protected]

Summary of CDC Response

CDC provided the materials as requested.

Public Comment

From: jean public [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 4:02 PM
To: OMB-Comments (CDC); president; [email protected]; americanvoices; INFO; media; [email protected]
Subject: Re: for example the nj state program is worthless - all it is is a propaganda campaign - it helps no one really

publc comment on federal register

 

the scourage of lung cancer from radon is real and a sad event. however, I do not agree that this survey is necessary at this time. it appears to be unnecessary spending in a depressed economy in America. I think it needs to be held if things get better. the economy stinks in America right now. therefore, I do not agree that taxpayers should be gouged to pay for this unnecessary and wasteful survey at this time. the survey will accomplish nothing. so you know but with the governments we have in states right now who wont even take care of coal ash, like north Carolina, and nj which is gutting environmental regulations. its clear that nothing will change for the better in health steps. so I think this is not the time to do this spending of American tax dollars. I do not support this spending. the budget for this program should be zero. this comment is for the public record. please acknowledge receipt. jean public

On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:50 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10808-10810]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04136]

Summary of CDC Response

CDC provided a courtesy reply in response to the public comment.

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