Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation

General Notice
BPOR Study on the Proposed Regulation of Radon Professionals
Date Posted: 5/13/2026
Expiration Date: 7/16/2026
Submitted to Registrar for publication: YES
45 Day Comment Forum Will begin on 6/1/2026 and will end at midnight on 7/16/2026

The Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation (“BPOR”) is conducting an analysis and evaluation on the proposed regulation of those who provide radon services. BPOR has received a petition for regulation from the Virginia Chapter of the Indoor Environments Association proposing licensure of (i) radon measurement professionals; and (ii) radon mitigation specialists. BPOR is seeking public comment on the petition for regulation.

Comments may be posted in the Town Hall forum associated with this General Notice, or may be submitted directly to BPOR.  In addition, BPOR will conduct public hearings on June 16, 2026, and July 15, 2026. All comments must be received on or before Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Please visit http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BPOR/Radon for more information on the petition for regulation and the public comment process.


Contact Information
Name / Title: Joe Haughwout  / Regulatory Affairs Manager
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, 23233
Email Address: Joseph.Haughwout@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8566    FAX: (804)527-4403    TDD: ()-