Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:55:16 -0700 Subject: indoor New Indoor Air Quality Listserve From: slum@arb.ca.gov The California Air Resources Board’s list serve area has been redesigned to improve delivery of information and implement a more user-friendly list management environment. Your email address has been added to the newly created list serve for the Indoor Air Quality and Personal Exposure Assessment Program (Indoor Program). Those with subscriptions to the AB1173 and Portable Classrooms Study (PCS) lists were added to this more general list. As a subscriber to the Indoor List, you will receive a notice when major new information has been posted to the Indoor Program website. This will include information going out to our specific project lists (e.g., AB1173 and PCS) as well as new information about sponsored research, availability of new reports and indoor air quality guidelines, and major changes to our website. In most instances, we will provide you with an email explaining the upcoming activity and/or the document(s) added to the site and the appropriate URL so that, if interested, you can download them at your convenience. If you do not wish to be on the new Indoor List, you may unsubscribe by going to our new list management area at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php . Select “Indoor Air Quality” from the Subject Group of Lists and enter your email address to receive a group specific listing of the list(s) to which you have subscribed. Uncheck the appropriate box to unsubscribe; add a check mark to subscribe to a list. You will receive an email confirming your choice to subscribe or unsubscribe. You may also email me at slum@arb.ca.gov , or phone me at (916) 445-0753 with your request to unsubscribe to the Indoor List or if you have questions. Thank you. Susan Lum 916-445-0753 ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our Web-site at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:50:19 -0700 Subject: indoor Weather Channel Broadcast of Air Pollution and Health Program, 10/17/04 From: smara@arb.ca.gov This list serve message is to notify you that this weekend the Weather Channel will be broadcasting a program on air pollution and its health effects. The program titled "Air Aware" is scheduled for first viewing on October 17, 2004 at 7 pm EST. Findings from the Air Resources Board-funded Children's Health Study will be highlighted during the program. The program also discusses topics related to asthma, wildfires, and health effects of particulate matter air pollution. The program will be repeated. Richard Bode, Chief Health and Exposure Assessment Branch Air Resources Board ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our Web-site at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:14:13 -0800 Subject: indoor Research Planning for 2005-2006 From: slum@ARB.ca.gov Dear Interested Parties, Please see the important announcement below. We are interested in indoor air quality ideas and suggestions. The ARB is developing a Research Plan for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. We invite you to submit suggestions for research to be funded under this plan. This plan will serve as the roadmap for the upcoming fiscal year. The goal of the research program is to provide the timely scientific and technical information needed to develop and support the public policy decisions required for an effective air pollution control program. To get more information about the Board’s Research Program, and to submit an idea for future research, please visit our website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/apr/apr.htm. On this page, you will find our 10-Year Strategic Plan for Research and our Planned Air Pollution Research for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. We strongly encourage you to examine our long-term plan and submit ideas that will support our future needs and goals. The deadline for submitting a research idea is December 17, 2004. We look forward to your input and suggestions. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:30:10 -0800 Subject: indoor RFP 04-310 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes From: slum@ARB.ca.gov The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announces the release of RFP 04-310, entitled "Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes". The contractor will obtain information on ventilation characteristics and indoor air quality (IAQ) in new single-family detached homes in California through a field study. This information will be useful for improving ventilation and IAQ in new California homes. The objectives of the study are to: 1) determine how residents use windows, doors, and mechanical ventilation devices, such as exhaust fans and central heating and air-conditioning systems; 2) measure and characterize IAQ, ventilation, and the potential sources of indoor pollutants; 3) determine occupant perceptions of, and satisfaction with, the IAQ in their homes; 4) examine the relationships among home ventilation characteristics, measured and perceived IAQ, and house and household characteristics; 5) identify the incentives and barriers that influence people’s use of windows, doors, and mechanical ventilation devices for adequate air exchange; and 6) identify the incentives and barriers related to people’s purchases and practices that improve IAQ, such as the use of low-emitting building materials and improved air filters. Bid Submittal Deadline: 12/30/2004, 2:00 PM For additional information please click on the link below and type in 04-310 as the specific contract number. http://www.cscr.dgs.ca.gov/cscr/ To request a full RFP package or if you have questions, please contact: Name: Julie Solomon Phone Number: 916.445.5596 Fax Number: 916.322.5982 Email Address: jsolomon@arb.ca.gov ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:43:03 -0800 Subject: indoor Revised AB1173 Report, Indoor Air Pollution in California Available From: smara@ARB.ca.gov Dear Interested Parties, The June 2004 draft Report on Indoor Air Pollution in California has been revised based on public comments we received during the public comment period. The revised draft report (November 2004) can be found on our website at: www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ab1173/ab1173.htm . The November 2004 draft report will be reviewed by a scientific peer review panel and is now available for a second public comment period. Public comments previously submitted have also been forwarded to the peer-review panel. Those comments are available on our website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ab1173/comments0604/comments0604.htm Staff is currently working on responses to comments which will be available in early December on the project website. Written comments on the new November 2004 draft report should be received no later than December 28, 2004. An electronic file in portable document format (“pdf”) is preferred. Please direct all comments and questions on the report to Dorothy Shimer at either the following postal or electronic mail address: Dorothy Shimer Research Division Air Resources Board P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, California 95812 ab1173@listserv.arb.ca.gov Please direct questions regarding the web files to Susan Lum by email at ab1173@listserv.arb.ca.gov or by phone at 916-445-0753. Additional information on AB1173, including our anticipated schedule for completion of the report, are available on the ARB website at: www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ab1173/ab1173.htm . ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:32:19 -0800 Subject: indoor Responses to Comments on the AB1173 Report From: slum@ARB.ca.gov Dear Interested Parties, The responses to public comments received in August 2004 are now available on the project website (see http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ab1173/ab1173.htm). Related documents and additional information are also available at the above website. Written comments on the new November 2004 draft report should be received no later than December 28, 2004. An electronic file, in MS Word or in portable document format (“pdf”) is preferred. Please direct all comments and questions on the report to Dorothy Shimer at either the following postal or electronic mail address: Dorothy Shimer Research Division,5th Floor Air Resources Board P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, California 95812 ab1173@listserv.arb.ca.gov Please direct questions regarding the web files to Susan Lum by email at ab1173@listserv.arb.ca.gov or by phone at 916-445-0753. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the indoor mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." This will display all available lists. To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ======================================================================