The purpose of these rules is to establish criteria for Radon Assessment Specialists (RASs) who shall be eligible to provide radon diagnostic services under the Radon Diagnosis Assistance Program. Under this program, eligible homeowners with elevated levels of radon may receive financial assistance from the State Department of Health for the performance of radon diagnostic services and the preparation of specifications for appropriate mitigation measures in one-to-four family residences, where such services are provided by RASs listed by the New York State Energy Office (SEO) in accordance with the rules set forth in this Part.