Wildfire Smoke: State Policies for Reducing Indoor Exposure
Date Released
January 2024
Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of pollutants that can impact communities near and far from the fire.
Federal, State, and Local Policies Addressing Chemical Emissions from Dry Cleaners: Opportunities for Reducing Exposure at Child Care Facilities
Date Released
July 2020
This report describes some of the federal, state, and local laws and regulations that have been established to reduce the potential health risks posed by the use of perchloroethylene (perc or PCE) at dry cleaners, with a focus on policies that can help reduce exposures at nearby child care facilities and other sensitive land uses. The information is provided to assist policymakers, advocates, and others in further developing and implementing policies and programs in the areas of environmental protection, health, land use, and child care licensing.
Ventilation in Schools: A Review of State Policy Strategies
Date Released
January 2023
Building ventilation is a key strategy for improving indoor air quality. Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, research demonstrated the importance of outdoor air ventilation – and the related practice of air filtration – for reducing indoor exposure to viruses and to a host of common air pollutants. The pandemic highlighted both the need for proper ventilation and the fact that millions of students attend schools with inadequate ventilation and indoor air quality.
New Report Helps Households Reduce Harmful Pollutants From Cooking
May 2021
(Washington, D.C.): Over a year into the pandemic, many households have stepped up their cooking game—be it for practical purposes or simply for fun. And while home cooking is often the healthier choice, might it lead to a hidden danger?
Funding for Environmental Assessment and Remediation at Child Care Facilities: A Review of Selected Resources
Date Released
July 2019
Environmental site hazards at a child care facility may arise from contamination of the air, soil, or water caused by historical uses of the property or nearby activities. Identifying and remedying site hazards before a child care facility is licensed, as well as during facility operations, can help prevent and reduce harmful exposures to staff and children.
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
New Orleans, Louisiana
Citation: New Orleans, Louisiana Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-17 (Section 154)
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
New York City
Citation: N.Y.C. Local Law No. 77 (codified at N.Y.C. Admin. Code 28-317.1—28-317.7 and 17-194.1); 24 Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) 8-01—8-09
Available:
Local Law: http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/ll77of2015.pdf
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
New York State
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Citation: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Survey & Certification Memorandum 17-30-Hospitals/CAHs/NHs (2017; rev. 7/6/2018)
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Citation: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration - Directive 1061 (2/16/2021)