Laws & Regulations
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Updates on EPA Efforts to Address PFAS in Pesticide Packaging
EPA news update
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White House Announcement on the Regulation of Biotechnology
The White House posted a blog unveiling documents as part of the Administration’s continuing effort to modernize the federal regulatory system for biotechnology products as well as clarify various roles of the EPA, FDA in evaluating new biotechnologies.
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EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluations for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos
Listserv announcing the final risk evaluation for asbestos, part 1
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TSCA Section 4(a)(2) Test Order for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
This is the Test Order issued by EPA to require testing from certain manufacturers and processors of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (CASRN 79-00-5).
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Proposed Rulemaking - Colorado Underground Injection Control Class VI Primacy
Public Comment for Class VI Primacy in Colorado
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EPA Requests Nominations for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
Call for TSCA SACC nominations
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MOGO-Jody Field 34-1 & 34-2 Disposal Well, Pondera County, Montana, Permit #’s MT52443-12513 & MT52439-12514
UIC Draft Permit Public Notice
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EPA Releases Final Scope Document for Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluation of D4
A listserv concerning EPA Releases Final Scope Document for Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluation of D4
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ICYMI: TRI Released 2021 Preliminary Dataset, Training Video, Press Resource
this page has info on the release of the 2021 TRI preliminary dataset
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What are the requirements under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for refresher training for a person who wants to "step down" his/her certification from contractor/supervisor status to worker status?
If such a person takes contractor/supervisor refresher courses on an annual basis, that person may perform in both the contractor/supervisor and worker roles. If, however, the person chooses only to take annual worker refresher courses, that person may continue to act in the role of an accredited worker but loses…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), at what stage in the project is a project designer required?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that a project designer begin to participate in a response action before the action begins. Response actions, including removal, encapsulation, enclosure or repair (other than small-scale, short duration repairs) shall be designed by persons accredited to design response actions. See 40 CFR…
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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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How do I find out if my child's school has asbestos in it?
The Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule, pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires schools to make their asbestos management plans available to the public, including parents, within 5 working days of the request. The asbestos management plan should discuss the location and type of asbestos-containing materials and…
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When would a conflict of interest exist among Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited personnel?
A conflict of interest with respect to Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited personnel would exist if, for example, the management planner and abatement contractor worked for the same firm. The planner might recommend to the LEA more expensive response actions than are necessary in the management plan. Other Frequent Questions…
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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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What is the applicability of Federal asbestos inspector accreditation requirements under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to real estate appraisers?
Real estate appraisers may not assess the suspected presence, location, or condition of asbestos in a school building or a public and commercial building during an appraisal unless they are accredited pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), as conducting an examination…
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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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May an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) training provider combine students from different disciplines in order for these students to attend special training modules on selected topics, such as health effects?
No. Each initial and refresher training course offered for accreditation must be specific to a single discipline and not combined with training for any other discipline. Also, a person seeking accreditation in any of the five accredited Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) disciplines cannot attend two or more courses concurrently…
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Webinars on EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) for the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products Rule
Webinars on CDX for formaldehyde
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Is a state agency in violation of asbestos regulations pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) if it chose, as a matter of policy, not to consider asbestos in its safety inspections?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) does not require that public and commercial buildings be inspected for asbestos. If the owner/operator of such a building elected to have an inspection performed, then the inspection must be performed by an accredited individual. If the owner/operator of such a building undertakes…