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This bill, known as the Radon Remediation Act, establishes comprehensive requirements for radon testing and remediation across various types of buildings in Pennsylvania. The bill defines a "dangerous level of radon" as anything above four picocuries per liter, as identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. It mandates radon testing for school buildings, residential buildings, residential homes, and commercial buildings, with most existing structures required to complete initial testing by June 30, 2027, and new or remodeled buildings required to test within 19 months of occupancy or remodeling. For each type of building, owners or responsible parties must conduct initial radon tests, provide detailed notifications about test results to relevant parties (such as parents, tenants, buyers, or the public), and implement remediation measures if dangerous radon levels are detected. The bill requires subsequent testing every five years and mandates that test results be kept on file and available for review. Building owners and managers must also certify their compliance with the department's regulations. Violations of the act may result in penalties under occupational safety and health regulations, and the act will take effect 60 days after passage.

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