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Persons subject to the rule are required to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing any manufacturing, importing, or processing of asbestos or asbestos-containing products covered under the rule.
This page provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos. It also provides guidance on developing and maintaining an operations and maintenance program to manage asbestos-containing materials in buildings.
The rule specifies requirements for manufacturing and fabricating operations that still use asbestos and these companies must comply with certain requirements when disposing of asbestos-containing waste.
Asbestos air clearance testing refers to the process in which the work area is visually evaluated to ensure that abatement is complete, the work area has been properly cleaned, and finally if the air is suitable for re-occupancy.
Finding an experienced asbestos abatement contractor is important; they must be certified and familiar with the local, state, and federal laws of abatement. The contractor should be licensed by the state in which they are working. Knowing the plan: your abatement contractor will be following the plan set out by the industrial hygienist.
The EPA/AHERA regulatory clearance level for asbestos abatement projects in K-12 schools depends on the analysis type. For phase contrast microscopy (PCM) analysis, the level is 0.01 f/cc or lower, based on each result of at least five samples per abatement area.
Analytical Procedure: A portion of the sample filter is cleared and prepared for asbestos fiber counting by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) at 400X. Commercial manufacturers and products mentioned in this method are for descriptive use only and do not constitute endorsements by USDOL-OSHA. Similar products from other sources can be substituted. 1.
Personal air sampling during maintenance work will be performed by LBNL EHS staff for LBNL asbestos trained workers who perform the work or by the asbestos abatement subcontractor if their employees perform the work. Clearance air sampling is not required. Repair work is discouraged.
For Class I and II asbestos work the competent person shall be trained in all aspects of asbestos removal and handling, including: abatement, installation, removal and handling; the contents of this standard; the identification of asbestos; removal procedures, where appropriate; and other practices for reducing the hazard.
Clearance air monitoring shall be conducted for all Class I and II asbestos abatement activities to ensure that the area is safe for re-occupancy. Operations and maintenance Class III activities may also be monitored depending on the specific task and the potential health hazard to building occupants.