Asbestos

The U.S. EPA Region 4 conducts inspections throughout the eight southeastern states to evaluate compliance with the Agency's asbestos regulations. EPA regulates asbestos according to two environmental laws, the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which addresses asbestos in schools, and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act. The Asbestos Bulletin link will lead you to more information about Region 4's asbestos enforcement program. To learn more about AHERA and NESHAP, click the links below.

• EPA Region 4 Asbestos Enforcement Bulletin

• Background Document to the Asbestos NESHAP

• Common Questions on the Asbestos NESHAP

• Asbestos in the Home - A Homeowner's Guide

• Asbestos NESHAP Adequately Wet Guidance

• Demolition Practices Under the Asbestos NESHAP

• General Asbestos Questions and Answers - The Asbestos Informer

• Asbestos NESHAP Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials Guidance

• Reporting and Record keeping Requirements for Waste Disposal

• Regional & State Asbestos Contacts

• EPA HQ Office of Prevention, Pesticides & Toxics Asbestos Page

• Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

• Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act (ASHAA)

• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  

If you have questions or comments about asbestos information contained on this page, please contact the APTMD Asbestos Contact.

For information about the contents of this page please contact John Hund

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