Enforcement in New England
Asbestos NESHAP
Asbestos NESHAP
This Web page is intended to provide information about the EPA Region 1 Clean Air Act Asbestos NESHAP [National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants] Program and to provide guidance and highlight resources regarding compliance with federal Asbestos NESHAP demolition and renovation requirements.
EPA has delegated authority to implement and enforce Asbestos NESHAP requirements under applicable state authority in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. EPA considers proper notification to the delegated state authority to satisfy the federal Asbestos NESHAP requirement. In the non-delegated New England states of Rhode Island and Vermont, however, prior written notification of demolition and renovation operations regulated by the Asbestos NESHAP must be provided to EPA to satisfy federal requirements. For demolition and renovation operations occurring in these two states, accordingly, you are advised to direct any Asbestos NESHAP-related information, questions, or concerns to the contacts listed here.
For demolition and renovation operations occurring in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire you are advised to direct any Asbestos NESHAP-related information, questions, or concerns to the contacts listed below:
- Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Asbestos NESHAP Resources
Homeowners - Certain exemptions to federal regulations exist for homeowners. This does not mean that handling asbestos materials in your home without proper precautions is safe. Learning to identify and manage asbestos around your home can help protect you and your family. Follow this link for more information.
General Information -
- Asbestos NESHAP Regulation (PDF) (51 pp, 97K, about PDF)
- National EPA Asbestos Web page
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 1990 EPA Common Questions on the Asbestos NESHAP
- The Asbestos Informer
- Asbestos in Products and Buildings and How to Manage It
- An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Asbestos
For Contractors -
Notification Guidance
- Notification Information and Forms
- Explanation of 10-day Notification Calculation (PDF) (1 pg, 10K, about PDF)
- Less Than 10-Day Notification Clarification (PDF) (5 pp, 29K, about PDF)
Demolition and Renovation Guidance
- Asbestos/NESHAP Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials Guidance
- Asbestos NESHAP Adequately Wet Guidance
- Demolition Practices Under the Asbestos NESHAP
- Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements for Waste Disposal
- The Applicability Index
Database of interpretations of the asbestos NESHAP regulations
Small Business Resources -
- Compliance Incentives and Auditing
- Small Business Compliance and Enforcement
- EPA's Audit Policy and Self-Disclosure
- Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center