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John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
The 2011 National Healthy Homes Conference is a federally-sponsored event bringing together a wide range of sectors to better coordinate efforts in making housing healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable.
This Conference is hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Together the agencies are working to help America create and sustain healthy homes and communities for everyone. The event takes place June 20-23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. IAQA is one of 18 prestigious organizations chosen to serve on the Conference Advisory Committee.
•John P. Lapotaire, CIEC•Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant•Microshield Environmental Services, LLC• www.Microshield-ES.com www.CFL-IAQ.com
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