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FEDERAL

All asbestos rules, guidelines, regulation, and enforcement commence at the federal level. Every state must adhere to asbestos laws, meeting at least the federal requirements. The administration of these laws involves several agencies, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) serving as the primary regulators.

STATE

Every state is tasked with enforcing federal asbestos laws and regulations. States have the option to implement additional rules and regulations, provided they meet or surpass the federal standards. Many states have specific regulations concerning asbestos testing, clearance, and abatement. It's crucial to familiarize yourself with both your state's laws and federal regulations before undertaking any asbestos-related activities.

LOCAL

In addition to federal and state laws and regulations, local cities, counties, and air resource boards may also enact additional provisions. The agencies responsible for oversight rigorously enforce these provisions. Be sure to contact your local environmental consultant such as RegasGroup prior to engaging in any asbestos related activities.

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Federal Regulations

EPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA helps regulated entities meet federal requirements and holds entities legally accountable for violations. EPA issues guidance documents to further clarify and assist in implementation of regulations
  1. EPA - Asbestos Home Page
  2. 40 CFR, Part 763, Subpart E-AHERA
  3. 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M-NESHAP
  4. 40 CFR, Part 270-DOT
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA oversees the working conditions for U.S. workers by implementing and managing occupational safety and health standards. The following regulations pertain to handling asbestos in the workplace.
  1. 29 CFR 1910.1001-Construction Standard
  2. 29 CFR 1910.1001-General Industry Standard
NIST | National Institute of Standard Technology
The NVLAP Asbestos Fiber Analysis program provides assurance thatlaboratories are competent to analyze asbestos samples using polarized light microscopy (PLM) and/or transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
  1. NIST
CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC oversees the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH)and NIOSH manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM).
  1. NIOSH
  2. NMAM

State Regulations

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

EPA | Region 9 (Pacific Southwest)
EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribal nations.
  1. EPA - Region 9
DIR | State of California Department of Industrial Relations
The DIR oversees the asbestos DOSH unit, better known as Cal/OSHA. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, protects and improves the health and safety of working men and women in California.
  1. DIR - Asbestos and Carcinogen Unit
  2. Title 8 CCR Section 1529 - Construction Asbestos Standard

Materials that contain more than 1/10th of 1% asbestos by weight trigger the Cal/OSHA asbestos registration requirements over 100sf of material at a single job site.

CARB | California Air Recourse Board
California Health and Safety Code section 39658(b)(1) establishes theAsbestos National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air PollutantsNESHAPas an airborne toxic control measure.AsbestosNESHAP protects the public and environment by minimizing the release of asbestos fibers during renovation and demolition activities.
  1. CARB - California Air Resource Board - ABOUT
  2. CARB - Renovation or Demolition Locations
CSLB | California Contractors State License Board
The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.
  1. CSLB - Asbestos Guide for Consumers

Did you know the CSLB requires air clearances to be performed by a CAC for homeowners - Page 17 of the “Asbestos Guide for Consumers”

State Regulations

STATE OF NEVADA

EPA | Region 9 (Pacific Southwest)
EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribal nations.
  1. EPA - Region 9
NDEP | Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
NDEP provides guidance and oversight related to asbestos management and risk assessment.
  1. NDEP
NNPH | Northern Nevada Public Health
NNPH serves Reno, Sparks and Washoe County asbestos programs.
  1. NNPH - ASBESTOS
NDAQ | Clark County Nevada Division of Air Quality
NDAQserves the ClarkCounty asbestos program.
  1. NDAQ - ASBESTOS
NAC CH. 618 | Occupational Safety & Health - (NV OSHA)
  1. Nevada Administrative Code Ch. 618 - Occupational Safety & Health (NV OSHA)

FEDERAL

All lead rules, guidelines, regulation, and enforcement commence at the federal level. Every state must adhere to lead laws, meeting at least the federal requirements. The administration of these laws involves several agencies including the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) serving as the primary regulators.

STATE

Every state is tasked with enforcing federal lead laws and regulations. States have the option to implement additional rules and regulations, provided they meet or surpass the federal standards. Many states have specific regulations concerning lead rules and training. It's crucial to familiarize yourself with both your state's laws and federal regulations before undertaking any lead-related activities.

GUIDELINES

Please see FAQ

Federal Regulations

HUD | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  1. Lead Regulations
EPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA helps regulated entities meet federal requirements and holds entities legally accountable for violations. EPA issues guidance documents to further clarify and assist in implementation of regulations
  1. Lead Laws and Regulations
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA oversees the working conditions for U.S. workers by implementing and managing occupational safety and health standards. The following regulations pertain to handling asbestos in the workplace.
  1. OSHA Lead Regulations
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA oversees the working conditions for U.S. workers by implementing and managing occupational safety and health standards. The following regulations pertain to handling asbestos in the workplace.
  1. Sources of Lead Exposure

State Regulations

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CDPH | California Department of Public Health
  1. CA Statutes and Regulations
  2. Title 8-Construction Safety Orders (Division of Industrial Safety)
  3. Occupational Lead Poisining Prevention

STATE OF NEVADA

SNhD | Southern Nevada Health District
  1. Lead Paint Hazard Prevention and Control Regulations
NvCLPPP | Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
  1. Sources of Lead

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