Occupational Board Reform Act

General Information

Committee of Jurisdiction:Urban Affairs
Occupation Regulated:Radon Measurement and Mitigation
Occupational Board:No Board-DHHS Nebraska Radon Program
Contact:Ellen Zoeller
Purpose: Radon is a cancer-causing colorless, odorless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Professionals that work in this field are entrusted with the health and safety of Nebraska residents. Individuals desiring licensure must apply, undergo approved training, and pass a national proficiency examination.
Regulated Professionals:253
Year Created:1987
Year Active:1988
Sunset Date:N/A

Authorization

Statutory Authorization:Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-3501-71-3520
Parent Agency:DHHS-Division of Public Health

Membership

Number of Members:N/A
Who Appoints:N/A
Legislative Approval:N/A
Qualifications of Members:N/A
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:No
Term Length:N/A
Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:

Meetings

Required FY 2021-2020:0
Held FY 2021-2020:0
Required FY 2020-2019:0
Held FY 2020-2019:0
Required FY 2019-2018:0
Held FY 2019-2018:0
Required FY 2018-2017:0
Held FY 2018-2017:0
Required FY 2017-2016:0
Held FY 2017-2016:0

Operations

Support Staff:3.25 FTE
Shared or Separate:2 Separate FTE, 1.25 shared FTE
FY 2021-2020 Budget:316475
FY 2020-2019 Budget:342303
FY 2019-2018 Budget:380376
FY 2018-2017 Budget:298391
FY 2017-2016 Budget:304189
Other Funding Sources:No general funds-all EPA grant and program fees (cash fund)
Spending Authority:Included in lump sum for Program 033 and Program 514

Other

Government Certificates Issued:761
Issued Certificate Descriptions:This number includes 160 new measurement specialist licenses, 387 measurement specialist license renewals, 64 new mitigation specialist licenses, and 150 mitigation specialist license renewals. This number reflects licenses issued between 1/1/16-12/31/20
Government Certificates Revoked:2
Revoked Certificate Descriptions:This number reflects licenses revoked from 1/1/2016-12/31/2020. These revocations were based on health and safety concerns.
Government Certificates Denied:0
Denied Certificate Descriptions:This number reflects denied license applications from 1/1/2016-12/31/2020. Rather than deny incomplete or insufficient applications, DHHS works with applicants to fix deficiencies and work to achieve licensure.
Government Certificates Penalties Against:3
Penalty Certificate Descriptions:This reflects penalties against individual licenses from 1/1/2016-12/31/2021. Most penalties are against business licenses- there are 71 penalties against business licenses for the same time period.
Explanation of Effectiveness:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1633025753.pdf
Potential HarmThere would be no regulatory oversight to offer assurances to the public that personnel engaged in radon measurement and mitigation have been trained to meet certain minimum professional qualifications or that they have maintained continuing education.
Regulation Comparison:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1633025753.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):No
Survey Submitted: September 30, 2021 01:15 PM