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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), what is meant by the phrase "at approximately the same time" in 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(6) as it relates to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) clearance?
The intent of 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(6) is to prevent a local education agency (LEA) from avoiding the TEM air clearance requirement by either artificially dividing up a larger project, or by removing asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) in stages over the course of a relatively short period of time in…
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How many samples of miscellaneous material or nonfriable suspected material must be taken to determine if the material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
For miscellaneous material, 40 CFR part 763.86(c) states that “in a manner sufficient to determine whether material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) or not ACM, an accredited inspector shall collect bulk samples from each homogeneous area of friable miscellaneous material that is not assumed to be ACM.” Although a specific number…
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How often must school custodial staff complete the 2-hour or 14-hour asbestos awareness training under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
40 CFR part 763.92(a) requires LEAs to train custodians and maintenance workers “within 60 days after commencement of employment.” Although the asbestos in schools rule does not require refresher training for custodial staff and maintenance workers, the OSHA construction standard regulations (29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(ii)) and OSHA regulations for most other…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), must the accredited management planner review the inspector's written assessment?
Yes. 40 CFR part 763.88(d) of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule requires that the accredited management planner “review the results” of inspections, assessments, and reinspections and “conduct any other necessary activities in order to recommend in writing to the local education agency (LEA) appropriate response actions.” Other Frequent Questions…
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Please clarify the the term "homogeneous area," under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which has a regulatory definition of being uniform in color or texture, when applied to pipe lagging that's been discolored or applied differently.
A certain number of bulk samples (based on the size of the area) are required for each homogeneous area as described at 40 CFR part 763.86(a). The accredited inspector must make a judgment on whether pipe lagging is indeed uniform in color and texture, and therefore a homogeneous area. If…
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Pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), can a local education agency (LEA) store a management plan in electronic format (e.g., CD ROM)?
The asbestos in schools rule does not specifically prohibit LEAs from storing records in electronic format. However, such records must be available to the public, without cost or restriction on request in the LEAs administrative office and from each school’s individual administrative office within 5 working days after the request…
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I found out that my child's school has asbestos in it. Is there a risk to him (her)?
If done properly, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition can be safely managed in place. Local education agencies (e.g. , school districts) are required under the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule, pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), to inspect for and manage asbestos containing materials properly…
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I'm interested in becoming an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited training course provider. Where can I acquire the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Model training course materials?
You can purchase the EPA Model training course materials from the National Technical Information Service . Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos Asbestos Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
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Since asbestos was banned, do I need to be worried about products on the market today containing asbestos?
On March 28, 2024, EPA issued a final rule prohibiting all ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only form of asbestos still manufactured (including imported), processed and distributed in the U.S. The final rule prohibitions are by specific use and phased-in over a period of months to several years, depending…
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Does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognize any state certifications for an approved asbestos program that allows a contractor to teach outside the state they were certified in?
Yes, in certain circumstances. Under 40 CFR part 763, subpart E, Appendix C, Unit III , “[c]ourses that have been approved by a State with an accreditation program at least as stringent as this MAP are approved under [AHERA] for that particular State, and also for any other State that…
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My neighbor is re-siding and re-roofing his house and there is material all over the ground. Do I need to be worried about asbestos exposure?
Not all house siding or roofing materials contain asbestos. If you are concerned the material might contain asbestos, you can ask your neighbor whether or not the material has been tested for asbestos. Federal regulations regarding renovations or demolitions of asbestos-containing materials do not apply to a homeowner’s renovation of…
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How do I know if I have asbestos in my home (in floor tile, ceiling tile, shingles, siding, etc.)?
The only way to be sure whether a material contains asbestos is to have it tested by a qualified laboratory. EPA only recommends testing suspect materials if they are damaged (fraying, crumbling) or if you are planning a renovation that would disturb the suspect material. Samples should be taken by…
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May an asbestos training provider company provide courses in a language other than English to non-English speakers under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) who will be working in United States facilities located in those persons native country?
Yes. Accredited training providers may provide training courses in the language of the country where asbestos abatement work will be performed. Any accreditation certificates issued by these providers, however, should be marked “For Use in [Name of Country] Only.” Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School…
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Is someone who works as a Registered Environmental Assessor also required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to be an accredited asbestos inspector in order to perform asbestos inspection work?
Yes. If a person’s job entails inspecting schools and/or public or commercial buildings for asbestos containing building materials (ACBM), AHERA requires that said person acquire valid accreditation as an asbestos inspector by completing the necessary training course work before inspecting a school building or public or commercial building. Other Frequent…
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May an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) training provider combine students from different disciplines in order for these students to attend special training modules on selected topics, such as health effects?
No. Each initial and refresher training course offered for accreditation must be specific to a single discipline and not combined with training for any other discipline. Also, a person seeking accreditation in any of the five accredited Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) disciplines cannot attend two or more courses concurrently…
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