Advisers Push Non-Binding EPA Standards To Reduce Indoor Air Risk

摘要

Two key EPA advisory groups are encouraging the agency to develop guidelines that could help establish non-binding standards for safe levels of exposure to hazardous pollutants that can be found indoors, a push that could have the agency address the issue even though it lacks regulatory authority.rnSome advocates of greater steps to reduce indoor air pollution exposure say EPA could use its fish consumption advisory as a model. The advisory is non-binding and outlines suggested fish consumption limits to minimize exposure to mercury. Proponents say it has become a widely referenced benchmark to protect public health in lieu of regulation.