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|Website=https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq | |Website=https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq | ||
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'''Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)''' is an initiative by the | '''Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)''' is an initiative by the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) dedicated to enhancing the quality of indoor air to mitigate health risks. It focuses on reducing exposure to pollutants like radon, mold, and chemicals from household products. | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq}} | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The IAQ program is managed within the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. It operates through a combination of federal funding, partnerships with state and local governments, and collaboration with non-governmental organizations. Governance involves coordination with various departments within the EPA, as well as external advisory committees. | The IAQ program is managed within the EPA's [[Office of Air and Radiation]]. It operates through a combination of federal funding, partnerships with state and local governments, and collaboration with non-governmental organizations. Governance involves coordination with various departments within the EPA, as well as external advisory committees. | ||
==Impact and Outcomes== | ==Impact and Outcomes== | ||
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The IAQ program was formalized within the EPA to address growing concerns about the health effects of indoor pollution, which can be more concentrated than outdoor air. It evolved from earlier initiatives focusing on specific pollutants like radon. While no specific legislation directly created this program, its activities are authorized under broader environmental protection mandates like the Clean Air Act. Funding for IAQ activities is integrated into the EPA's budget, with no specific end date for the program. | The IAQ program was formalized within the EPA to address growing concerns about the health effects of indoor pollution, which can be more concentrated than outdoor air. It evolved from earlier initiatives focusing on specific pollutants like radon. While no specific legislation directly created this program, its activities are authorized under broader environmental protection mandates like the Clean Air Act. Funding for IAQ activities is integrated into the EPA's budget, with no specific end date for the program. | ||
== Funding == | |||
Funding for IAQ initiatives comes from the EPA's annual budget, with allocations varying based on priorities. There are no noted controversies regarding its funding, but there's always debate on resource allocation within the EPA's broad mandate. | Funding for IAQ initiatives comes from the EPA's annual budget, with allocations varying based on priorities. There are no noted controversies regarding its funding, but there's always debate on resource allocation within the EPA's broad mandate. | ||
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* No specific end date is set; it's an ongoing effort to manage and improve indoor air quality. | * No specific end date is set; it's an ongoing effort to manage and improve indoor air quality. | ||
== Leadership == | |||
The program is led by a **Director of Indoor Environments Division**. | The program is led by a **Director of Indoor Environments Division**. | ||