Minnesota Administrative Rules

4620.7100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of parts 4620.7000 to 4620.7950, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designee.

Subp. 3.

Continuous monitor.

"Continuous monitor" means a radon measurement device that requires an electrical power source and is capable of charting radon concentration fluctuations throughout the course of a given measurement period.

Subp. 4.

Foundation type.

"Foundation type" means basement, crawl space, slab-on-grade, or any other construction technique approved by local building code.

Subp. 5.

Measurement professional.

"Measurement professional" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (1). Radon testing includes the act of an individual placing and retrieving a radon test device.

Subp. 6.

Mitigation.

"Mitigation" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).

Subp. 7.

Mitigation company.

"Mitigation company" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (3).

Subp. 8.

Mitigation professional.

"Mitigation professional" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (2).

Subp. 9.

Mitigation system tag or system tag.

"Mitigation system tag" or "system tag" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (5).

Subp. 10.

Mitigation technician.

"Mitigation technician" means an employee or subcontractor who is supervised by a licensed radon professional when installing a radon mitigation system.

Subp. 11.

National radon proficiency program (NRPP).

"National radon proficiency program" or "NRPP" means a radon proficiency listing, accrediting, and certifying program for radon measurement and mitigation professionals, radon laboratories, radon measurement devices, and radon chambers formerly recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being equal to the EPA's National Radon Proficiency Program.

Subp. 12.

On-site supervision.

"On-site supervision" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (2).

Subp. 13.

Passive device.

"Passive device" means a radon measurement device that is analyzed by a radon analysis laboratory.

Subp. 14.

Quality assurance.

"Quality assurance" means all activities required to provide the evidence needed to establish confidence that data provided are of the required precision and accuracy.

Subp. 15.

Quality control.

"Quality control" means the process through which an organization measures its performance, compares the performance with standards, and acts on any differences.

Subp. 16.

Radon.

"Radon" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 2, paragraph (c).

Subp. 17.

Radon analysis laboratory.

"Radon analysis laboratory" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.4961, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clause (4).

Subp. 18.

Radon measurement.

"Radon measurement" means testing to determine the presence and concentration of radon in a building.

Subp. 19.

Radon sample analysis.

"Radon sample analysis" means determining the presence and concentration of radon in a passive device.

Subp. 20.

Responsible individual.

"Responsible individual" means an individual who has the authority to represent a radon mitigation company in all matters related to a radon mitigation company license.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.4961

History:

43 SR 687

Published Electronically:

December 20, 2018