Laws & Regulations
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What are the qualifications or training needed by an individual who teaches the 2-hour asbestos awareness training and the 14-hour additional training for maintenance and/or custodial employees under the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule?
The asbestos-containing materials in schools rule (40 CFR part 763, subpart E) does not require specific qualifications for instructors who perform O&M training. EPA recommends, however, that local education agencies (LEAs) select instructors with a professional or educational background in the asbestos field. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About…
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Does the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) require that a design plan be prepared by an accredited project designer before covered response actions begin inside a school or public and commercial building?
The MAP stipulates that a person must be accredited as a project designer to design any of the following activities with respect to friable asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) in a school or public and commercial building: (1) a response action other than a SSSD maintenance activity, (2) a maintenance activity…
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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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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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Control of Air Pollution from Airplanes and Airplane Engines: GHG Emission Standards and Test Procedures - Final Rulemaking
EPA finalizes rulemaking for control of Air Pollution from Airplanes and Airplane Engines: GHG Emission Standards and Test Procedures
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If an Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) accredited-training course is taught by someone other than instructors certified by the state or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), can an approved contractor/instructor sign certificates?
No. An EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) accredited training course must be taught by EPA/state approved instructors and only those approved instructors may issue AHERA approved training course certificates. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings…
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Where can I find someone to test a material to see if it contains asbestos?
You can perform an internet search for “asbestos inspection and assessment” and the location of your home. Also, make sure that the inspector is properly trained and accredited by your state. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings…
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If I take an 8-hour refresher training course under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) from an asbestos training provider who fraudulently claimed to be accredited to conduct such training, do I need to retake the 8-hour refresher training?
Yes. You must retake the 8-hour refresher training course in order to have your accreditation status reinstated. 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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Do the worker training requirements applicable to schools, public buildings, and commercial buildings as specified in 40 CFR part 763 apply to any abatement activity involving non-friable asbestos containing materials?
In general, the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) accreditation requirements applicable to schools and public and commercial buildings do not apply to any abatement activity involving non-friable asbestos-containing materials. Additionally, the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state and local training…
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EPA Oversight of the Operating Permits Program
This site will provide basic information on clean air permitting under the title V operating permits program, provide access to state and regional permitting programs, and maintain access to proposed and final regulatory requirements.
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EPA announces new website for Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee flood response efforts
The new website contains information, resources and guidance for residents impacted by recent flooding
EPA News Release: EPA announces new website for Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee flood response efforts
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Learn About Lead Designations
Basic information about Lead Designations
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Learn About Sulfur Dioxide Designations
Learn about sulfur dioxide designations
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Nonferrous Metals Forming and Metal Powders Effluent Guidelines
Overview and documents for Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines, 40 CFR Part 471.
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Airport Deicing Effluent Guidelines
Summary of Airport Deicing Effluent Guideline regulations; description of airports subject to the regulation; support documents
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Do accreditation requirements under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) apply to persons removing nonfriable asbestos-containing material from schools?
No, unless the nonfriable material becomes friable in the removal process. Generally, if a removal action involves nonfriable materials and the work methods used in removal of the nonfriable material will not cause it to become friable by the material crumbling, becoming pulverized or to be reduced to powder by…
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I am thinking about buying a house but it has vermiculite attic insulation in it. Should I have it removed before or after I buy the house?
Removal of the vermiculite insulation may not be necessary if it is confined in a manner where it will be left undisturbed. If you choose to have the vermiculite insulation removed, the EPA recommends that you use a trained and accredited asbestos contractor that is separate and independent from the…
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Factsheet -- EPA’s Rule to Implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act
This factsheet explains EPA's final rule to implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act and reduce exposure to formaldehyde vapors from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States.
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Acute Toxicity WET Methods
Whole effluent toxicity (WET) methods for acute toxicity to freshwater and marine organisms.
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Chronic Toxicity - Marine and Estuarine WET Methods
Whole effluent toxicity (WET) methods for testing chronic toxicity in marine and estuarine organisms after exposure to wastewater.