From ROGERS.MICHAEL@epamail.epa.govMon Apr 28 12:58:44 1997 Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 11:34:14 -0400 From: MICHAEL ROGERS To: greenbuilding@crest.org Subject: GBlist: EMF -Reply For the publications listed at the bottom of this message, try the RAPID program webpage (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/home.htm) or the EMF Info line: Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) INFORMATION LINE 1-800-EMF-2383 [1-800-363-2383] Call the toll free number to speak to an information specialist Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. After hours, you may leave a voice message, and InfoLine staff will return your call during working hours, or you may inquire by fax or mail anytime. Be sure to include your telephone number. What Is The National EMF InfoLine? The EMF InfoLine was established to help the general public by providing accurate, up-to-date and balanced information in response to questions on electric and magnetic fields (EMF). The EMF InfoLine is a joint national project of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the EMF Research and Information Dissemination (RAPID) Program. Feedback from the National EMF InfoLine will help in the development of future public information materials. What Kind of Help Does the National EMF InfoLine Offer? Hotline staff respond to EMF inquiries relating to both Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) fields produced in the generation, distribution, and use of electricity and radiofrequency (RF) fields from sources such as broadcast and communication technologies and radars. Depending upon the inquiry, InfoLine staff may respond directly, provide material by mail, or refer callers to federal or state government organizations for more specific help. The National EMF InfoLine can respond to phone inquiries in Spanish and many other languages. PUBLICATIONS Questions and Answers about EMF - Electric and Magnetic Fields Associated with the Use of Electric Power. National Insitute of Environmental Health Sciences and the U.S. Department of Energy for the EMF Research and Pubic Information Dissemination (RAPID) Program. January 1995. DOE/EE-0040 This booklet provides some answers to common questions about the possible health effect of EMFs. It defines some basic electical terms, describe EMFs, and discusses recent scientific studies. It then describes what the government is doing to address public concerns about EMFs. It then addresses questions people have about their own exposure to EMFs. Lastly, it tells you about how to obtain more detailed information about this issue. Questions and Answers - EMF in the Workplace. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the U.S. Department of Energy for the EMF Research and Public Information Dissemination (RAPID) Program, DOE/GO-10095-218, DE95013123, September 1996. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information about EMF exposure in the workplace. The booklet describes what researchers have learned (and have yet to learn) about EMFs and identifies some sources of EMFs in various industries. __________________________________________________________________ This greenbuilding dialogue is sponsored by Oikos (www.oikos.com) and Environmental Building News (www.ebuild.com). For instructions send e-mail to greenbuilding-request@crest.org. __________________________________________________________________