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Who is responsible for overseeing the management of asbestos in a school building?
The school district/local education agency must nominate a “designated person” to perform and delegate, if necessary, the management of asbestos in a school building. This person is also a resource for the entire school community who can answer specific questions and address specific concerns about the presence or management of…
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If, during a periodic surveillance check, a custodian finds damaged thermal system insulation, what must be done under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
40 CFR part 763.90(b) states that “[i]f damaged or significantly damaged thermal system insulation ACM is present in a building, the local education agency shall: At least repair the damaged area; Remove the damaged material if it is not feasible, due to technological factors, to repair the damage; and Maintain…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), is the installation of carpet over damaged A/V floor tile an enclosure?
No. An enclosure is defined in 40 CFR part 763.83 of the asbestos in schools rule as “an airtight, impermeable, permanent barrier around asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) to present the release of asbestos fibers into the air.” Carpeting is not impermeable, permanent, or airtight. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn…
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Please define the term "nonfriable suspected ACBM." Also, what does the term "manner sufficient to determine" mean with respect to sampling such material under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
Nonfriable suspected asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) means suspected surfacing asbestos-containing material (ACM), thermal system insulation ACM, or miscellaneous ACM that is found in or on the interior structural members or other parts of a school building and that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand…
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Are persons who collect asbestos bulk samples on an infrequent or occasional basis subject to Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) inspector accreditation requirements?
Yes. Persons who collect asbestos bulk samples for the purpose of using those samples to determine the presence or location of asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) or to determine the condition of ACBM must be accredited as inspectors. The frequency at which these samples are taken is not a factor…
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How do I get certified as an asbestos professional?
To become a properly trained and accredited asbestos professional you will need to seek training from a training provider that offers courses approved by the EPA or a state to conduct asbestos training pursuant to the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. Most states also require a license to perform this work…
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Does the EPA have money available for homeowners to pay for asbestos testing or asbestos removal?
The EPA does not have funding available to homeowners for asbestos testing or removal. 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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I'm remodeling my home. Do I need to be concerned about asbestos in the building materials?
It's not possible for you to tell whether a material in your home contains asbestos simply by looking at it. If you suspect a material within your home might contain asbestos (for example floor tile, ceiling tile or old pipe wrap) and the material is damaged (fraying or falling apart)…
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What training is the designated person required to have?
A local education agency (LEA) is required to designate a person to ensure that all LEA responsibilities and/or requirements are properly implemented (40 CFR part 763.84(g)(1)). The LEA’s designated person is not required to be “accredited” as the term is used in the asbestos in schools rule; nonetheless, he or…
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When conducting an asbestos abatement operation that is not a small-scale, short-duration project, what amount of asbestos-containing material triggers the requirement to use Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan-accredited workers?
Response actions other than a small-scale, short-duration project must be designed and conducted by Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited persons. See 40 CFR part 763.90(g). Additionally, the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state and local training requirements may apply. Other…
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When reviewing an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) course completion certificate, what are the identifying characteristics to ensure that the certificate is from a certified instructor presenting a certified course?
Training providers (or a state, directly) must issue unique numbered certificates to students who pass a particular training course examination. The numbered certificate should include the name of the student and the course completed, the dates of the course and the examination, a statement indicating that the student completed the…
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Does dry wall or sheet rock contain asbestos?
There is no way to know whether these materials contain asbestos without having them tested. If you are concerned those materials in your home may contain asbestos and the materials are damaged (frayed, falling apart) or if you are performing a renovation that will disturb the material, consult with a…
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Many local education agencies (LEAs) intend to select certain person(s) who are permanent employees of the district to become accredited asbestos professionals under the Asbestos-containing Materials in Schools Rule. Does EPA see this as a problem?
Generally, no. The conflict-of-interest provision in the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule, which merely requires LEAs to “consider” conflict of interest issues, primarily pertains to outside contractors who serve in two or more capacities (see rule preamble discussion at 52 FR 41836). LEAs retain the option of using their own…
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How do RRP requirements apply to pressure washing? What containment and other preparation are required?
Pressure washing is not a prohibited practice under the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule . Pressure washing is subject to the same containment requirements as other permissible work practices. Before beginning the renovation, the firm must isolate the work area so that no dust or debris (including in…
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My school district will be performing asbestos abatement in a kindergarten classroom that was built before 1978. Do the asbestos abatement workers also need to comply with the RRP rule?
Yes, if the asbestos abatement disrupts over six square feet of painted surface per room in an interior, or over 20 square feet of painted surface on an exterior, or involves window replacement or demolition of painted surfaces. If so, the asbestos abatement will need to be performed by a…
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