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Hazard Assessment for Munitions and Explosives of Concern: Workgroup Briefing Book - SectionA

This section contains the introduction and agenda.

A school uses a single room in a non-school building on a regular basis as a classroom for elementary and secondary education purposes during regular school hours. Is the room covered by the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule?

The single room used by the school on a regular basis as a classroom is covered by asbestos-containing materials in schools rule (40 CFR part 763, subpart E), in addition to the hallways and bathrooms used by the school children. However, the rest of the building is not covered. Other…

Last published: March 3, 2025

Reporting Under CERCLA S. 120(h) of Hazardous Substances Used as Building Materials

Incorporation of asbestos into a structure would not by itself trigger a notice requirement, but the property would have to be examined for any asbestos “release,” “storage,” or “disposal.”

Final Responses October 2007 - Draft Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment Guidance Document - Comment Form

Comments from various individuals and organizations, along with responses from the EPA,Final Responses October 2007.

Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment (MEC HA) Methodology Technical Work Group (TWG)

This page details FFRRO's work with munitions and explosives of concern.

40 CFR part 763.92(a)(1) and (2) of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule refer to 2-hour training and 14-hour training. Where can the workers receive this training?

EPA anticipates that local education agencies (LEAs) will use a variety of resources to train custodial staff. Private consultants, LEA staff, local colleges and labor groups are potential sources of instructors for O&M training. 40 CFR part 763.94(c) of the asbestos in schools rule requires LEAs to keep specific information…

Last published: March 3, 2025

Intergovernmental Data Quality Task Force: Scope, Elements, Basis, Benefits, Implementation

This is a factsheet describing the Uniform Federal Policy for Implementing Environmental Quality Systems.

A school building burns down. A local education agency (LEA) wants to use a local community center under the authority of an LEA for 6 months due to the emergency. Does this temporary school building have to be inspected?

Yes. 40 CFR part 763.85(a)(2) of the asbestos in schools rule states that, “[i]n the event that emergency use of an uninspected building as a school building is necessitated, such buildings shall be inspected within 30 days after commencement of such use.” Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos…

Last published: March 3, 2025

Are vocational schools covered under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?

Vocational schools that provide elementary or secondary education under state law are covered as schools under AHERA. 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

Last published: March 3, 2025

Are private for-profit schools included under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?

No. Private for-profit schools are not covered under AHERA. This is a statutory exemption. 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

Last published: March 3, 2025

MEC HA Framework Option Paper #4

This paper discusses (a) options for the framework structure, including advantages and limitations and (b) options for the framework output (in the context of the recommended structure).

Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corporation Houlton Mill

US/Canada AQA Notification Table

Case Summary: OXY USA Agrees to Settlements Valued at $50 Million for Work at Tennessee Superfund Site

Case summary of the settlement agreements related to cleanup at Copper Basin Mining District site

Case Summary: Burlington Northern v. United States

Case summary of the Supreme Court's decision in Burlington Northern

What is EPCRA?

This page provides an overview of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). EPCRA requires planning for chemical emergencies and reporting on hazardous chemicals.

Interim Policy to Preserve Separated Personnel’s Electronically Stored Information Subject to Litigation Holds

This Interim Policy is designed to ensure the preservation of electronically stored information (ESI), created or received by EPA employees, contractors or grantees with user and email accounts on EPA networks, who have ended their employment with EPA.

Stone Quarrying, Crushing and Screening Facilities General Air Quality Permit Request for Coverage: Granite Construction Inc. - Omak Facility

EPA's approval of coverage under the SQCS general air permit for Granite Construction (Omak Facility), Colville Indian Reservation, Washington.