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Standard Interpretation



Standard: 2016
Section: V1M2, Section 5.6.2.1 (f)


REQUEST:

The section reads: Any technical manager of an accredited environmental laboratory engaged in the examination of radon in air shall have at least an associate's degree or two (2) years of college and one (1) year of experience in radiation measurements, including at least one (1) year of experience in the measurement of radon and/or radon progeny.

The list of requirements has no separating punctuation. Please clarify whether the intent is to have one of the two education options, and then experience regardless of education.

TNI FINAL RESPONSE:

Yes, the requirement is to have one of the two education options in addition to the requisite year of experience in the measurement of radon.