EPA regulates asbestos in school buildings, public and commercial  buildings, at clean-up sites, and in certain asbestos products. EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are also responsible for regulating environmental exposure and protecting workers from asbestos exposure.  Many states administer their own asbestos programs, and your home state department of environmental protection or health is generally the best place to start with questions about requirements and/or regulations that may apply to any given asbestos situation; Find your state asbestos contact.

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Laws and Regulations

• Asbestos Laws and Regulations

• For Building Owners and Managers

• For School Buildings

 

Compliance

• Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance Monitoring: information about inspections, evaluations and investigations under the Asbestos NESHAP

• Assessing and Managing Chemicals under TSCA, Risk Evaluation for Asbestos

• Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman

 

Notice of Final Approval for an Alternative Work Practice Standard for Asbestos Cement Pipe Replacement

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Policy and Guidance

• Asbestos NESHAP: including demolition practices, adequately wet guidance, and asbestos containing materials (ACM) guidance.

• Guidelines for Enhanced Management of Asbestos in Water at Ordered Demolitions

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EPA Clean Air Act (CAA) Compliance, APPLICABILITY DETERMINATION INDEX (ADI)

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EPA Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos

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 EPA Actions to Protect the Public from Exposure to Asbestos

 

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