ERMI, Research Data or Commercial Product? Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/ermi-research-data-or-commercial-product.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:05 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Dr. Keith Berndtson [Signature #41] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20257377?utm_medium=rss I am a physician who has treated close to 400 genetically susceptible patients with chronic inflammation acquired by exposure to water damaged buildings. In my experience it is essential that MSQPCR methods be used in conjunction with investigation of WDBs by certified indoor environmental professionals. Also recognize the limitations of MSQPCR testing a post-remediation verification tool and applaud the call for collaborative research to find more predictive PRV tools for the subset of WDB occupants whose health effects include chronic inflammation.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:52:52 UTC 20257377 Mr James Weltz [Signature #40] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16455087?utm_medium=rss I agree with most of the comments, however, microscopic ID of non-panel fungal spores is rare

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:34:38 UTC 16455087 Ms. Connie Morbach [Signature #39] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10527202?utm_medium=rss I frequently request ERMI analysis, but use the results primarily for the mold concentrations. I do find that the ERMI number is skewed when certain molds in "normal" group are also growing on water damaged substrates in the indoor environment.

Additionally, some of the molds, such as Ulocladium, P. chrysogenum, are not common in our geographic area.

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 10:19:10 UTC 10527202 Ms May Dooley [Signature #38] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7918526?utm_medium=rss Every effort should be made to establish the accuracy of testing methodology upon which people depend for life-changing decisions.

The questions that have been raised regarding the ERMI testing are indeed troubling.

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:30:39 UTC 7918526 Mr. Kevin Hazlett [Signature #37] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7741382?utm_medium=rss It has recently come to my attention that the developer of the ERMI, an employee of the EPA and head of their mold department, may be receiving royalties from labs who use the ERMI. I believe this to be a direct conflict of interest and a possible reason that the EPA is pushing for these test. The guy who has the power to make this a standard directly profits from these tests. Evidence for this is at: http://orange-county-mold-inspection.com/ermi-documents/ERMI%20JOEM%202007.pdf

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 02:57:10 UTC 7741382 Mr. Steve Rupkey [Signature #36] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/5251077?utm_medium=rss Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:54:31 UTC 5251077 Dr. Craig Whittaker [Signature #35] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/4377896?utm_medium=rss Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:58:38 UTC 4377896 Mr. Byrd Derek Byrd [Signature #34] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/4320588?utm_medium=rss Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:08:46 UTC 4320588 Mr. David Byrd [Signature #33] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/4320155?utm_medium=rss ERMI data can provide a false impression of the quality of the indoor air as several significant factors normally derived from a conventional IAQ survey would be omitted. Important issues that are neglected include subspecies of type 1 molds without the requisite DNA sequence, mutations which produce toxigenic substances without the requisite DNA sequence, elevated non-target species that pose allergen and respiratory impacts, and shear numbers of microfungi which as yet have not been classified

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:36:02 UTC 4320155 Mr. Kevin Carstens [Signature #32] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3084540?utm_medium=rss Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:20:10 UTC 3084540 Mr. Ron Howell, CIE [Signature #31] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2599035?utm_medium=rss Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:56:11 UTC 2599035 Mr Malvern Barrow [Signature #30] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2539420?utm_medium=rss I think more study needs to be done inorder to validate the process .

M Barrow CIEC CMC CMRS

]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:51:23 UTC 2539420 Mr Bruce Hasenbank [Signature #29] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2527381?utm_medium=rss The industry is in need of direction, but bad standards are worse than no standards.

]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2007 06:54:21 UTC 2527381 Mrs. Judith Lerner, CIEC [Signature #28] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2520226?utm_medium=rss I agree with Dr. Tang's assessment of the current ERMI/ARMI.
Please consider further studies and research that include collaboration and peer reviews with industry experts.
The current ERMI does a disservice to the general public.
Thank you.

]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:29:03 UTC 2520226 Mr. Jonathan Chase [Signature #27] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2519827?utm_medium=rss Fri, 2 Nov 2007 06:39:16 UTC 2519827 Ms. Angela Legault [Signature #26] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2509146?utm_medium=rss Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:04:57 UTC 2509146 Mr. Donald Weekes [Signature #25] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2506301?utm_medium=rss Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:21:48 UTC 2506301 Mr Carl Grimes, CIEC [Signature #24] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2479660?utm_medium=rss Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:19:02 UTC 2479660 Mr Mark Doughty [Signature #23] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2475758?utm_medium=rss Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:33:50 UTC 2475758 Mr Stuart McCallum [Signature #22] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2474483?utm_medium=rss Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:54:59 UTC 2474483 Ms. Amy Siedlecki [Signature #21] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2473579?utm_medium=rss Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:29:00 UTC 2473579 Ms. Stacey Champion [Signature #20] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2473344?utm_medium=rss Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:36:17 UTC 2473344 Mr. Chuck Reaney, CIEC, CIAQP [Signature #19] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2472691?utm_medium=rss I stronly agree with all points made in this petition, and feel that ERMI/ARMI represents a mathematical over-simplification of complex considerations. Furthermore, I reiterate that it is an unproven method being used as a marketing tool to further confuse an unsuspecting public by less than qualified practitioners. This cannot continue.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:57:27 UTC 2472691 Ms. Elisa Larkin [Signature #18] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2472000?utm_medium=rss Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:34:31 UTC 2472000 Ms Dawne Yates [Signature #17] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2471974?utm_medium=rss Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:15:34 UTC 2471974 Mr. Wane A. Baker, P.E., CIH [Signature #16] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2471879?utm_medium=rss though well intended, the ERMI adds to rather than lessens, the level of confusion within this industry. there may be merit in the concept, but its commercialization was premature. the EPA should strongly consider the recommendations of this petition. thank you.

]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:58:53 UTC 2471879 Mrs. Danielle Dobbs [Signature #15] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2468320?utm_medium=rss It is our opinion that the ERMI scale is based on flawed research: “The Wilcoxon test performed on the mold concentrations for homes grouped by the inspection process into NMH versus MH showed that no species was significantly different in concentration between these two groups of homes.”“...homes were reclassified into “more moldy homes” (MMHs) and “less moldy homes” (LMHs).” Thus, the ERMI scale is not representative of homes in America. Info: iipmi.com/newsletter0601.htm

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:30:16 UTC 2468320 Mr. Eric McKee, M.E. [Signature #14] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2467264?utm_medium=rss Indoor environmental assessments usually require a high level of expertise to accurately diagnose issues as well as how, where and if to conduct sampling. I agree that ERMI, as it has been presented, leaves far too much room for incorrect interpretation of the "results". I am in complete agreement with Dr. Tang's petition.

CIEC, CMR, CIAQM, CIE

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:47:18 UTC 2467264 Mr. Bruce Siler [Signature #13] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2466220?utm_medium=rss All industry standards should be validated by industry experts!

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:26:33 UTC 2466220 Mr. Michael Polkabla, CIH, REA [Signature #12] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2454622?utm_medium=rss I agree with Mr Tang's technical review of the ERMI issue and believe that the opinions/comments noted in this petition have merrit and warrant consideration.

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:45:27 UTC 2454622 Mr. Chris Hintz [Signature #11] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2454006?utm_medium=rss Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:37:46 UTC 2454006 Mr. Bryan Ligman [Signature #10] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2453688?utm_medium=rss Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:29:55 UTC 2453688 Mr. Malcolm Pfotenhauer [Signature #9] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2453601?utm_medium=rss Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:01:29 UTC 2453601 Mr. Steven Temes, CMC [Signature #8] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2452913?utm_medium=rss While MSQPCR technology has tremedous value as an analytical tool, there is far too much potential for misrepresentation and misuse of ERMI (a mathematical construct), especially when used for health risk assessment purposes. It still needs further development and validation.

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:30:33 UTC 2452913 Dr. Wei Tang [Signature #7] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2452102?utm_medium=rss Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:40:18 UTC 2452102 Mr. Ronald Bailey [Signature #6] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2452036?utm_medium=rss I question the validity of this document with out proper peer review and public review of the methodology, data, and assesssment methodology. This documet needs general acceptance by knowledgable IAQ practioners.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:52:51 UTC 2452036 Mr. Brad Deal [Signature #5] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2451922?utm_medium=rss The most important aspect of a field examination is the visual inspection of the property by a qualified specialist. Sampling in a home is the least important aspect of a field investigation. By suggesting that one or two samples could provide meaningful information to the consumer is negligent. I have serious reservations regarding ERMI sampling. Brad Deal CIEC, CMC, CMR

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:57:08 UTC 2451922 Dr. Miles Athey [Signature #4] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2451921?utm_medium=rss I have reviewed Dr. Tang's statements regarding ERMI and I am in complete agreement with them.

MA, Phd

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:56:43 UTC 2451921 Mr. Anonymous [Signature #3] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2451476?utm_medium=rss I agree with your comments about inadequate inspectors using ERMI. Unfortunatley many inspectors use samples as a means to determine if a mold problem is present or not, which is very poor practice since in my experience only about 25% of the mold problems end up impacting IAQ. So, using any technique, such as ERMI or Total spore counts is worthless without a field investigation to locate the actual mold growth reservoirs.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:57:09 UTC 2451476 Mr. William Kerbel [Signature #2] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2451377?utm_medium=rss Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:16:35 UTC 2451377 Mrs. Sharon Kramer [Signature #1] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2451320?utm_medium=rss While I am appreciative of EPA's efforts to establish methodology in advancing the ability to determine safe/unsafe levels of mold within an indoor environment, I am of the opinion that ERMI is not conclusive enough in its testing methods to be accepted as an industry standard. It therefore may be counter productive to its own named goal and cause unsafe levels of microbial contaminenet to go undetected - thereby harming, not helping, those who are being exposed.

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