Laws & Regulations
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Are there criteria under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for doing aggressive asbestos air monitoring?
Yes. Unit III.B.7.d. of Appendix A to 40 CFR part 763, subpart E provides criteria for aggressive air monitoring. 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…
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Does a local education agency (LEA) with all asbestos-free schools need a designated person pursuant to 40 CFR part 763.84(g)?
Yes. One of the requirements of the LEA is to continue the annual notification to parents and others of the availability of the management plan indefinitely. The designated person can handle any questions and concerns that arise regarding asbestos. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School…
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Does my school district know where the asbestos in its school buildings is located?
They are required to know and to describe where the material is located in the asbestos management plan, and also to monitor and record any change in its condition that might pose a potential safety risk. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for…
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Are local education agencies relieved of reinspections once every 3 years for schools which are asbestos-free, either because they were constructed without asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) or because all ACBM has been removed?
Yes, because the reinspection requirements at 40 CFR section 763.85(b) apply only to schools which contain known or assumed ACBM. 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…
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Are schools supposed to notify parents if their child attends a school that has asbestos in it?
Yes. The asbestos-containing materials in schools rule, pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), requires local education agencies (e.g., school districts) to notify building workers (including teachers) and parents annually regarding asbestos-related activities such as asbestos inspections, and response actions (abatement). The local education agency must also annually…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), are five transmission electron microscopy (TEM) outside air samples required to be collected with the five inside and the two blanks if the inside samples and blanks are below 70 structures/mm2?
The five outdoor samples must be collected in addition to the five indoor samples, the two field blanks, and the one sealed blank for a total of thirteen air samples. (40 CFR part 763.90(i)(3)) If the five inside samples are below 70 structures/mm2 and the volume of air used for…
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If the architect or project engineer responsible for the construction of the building provides a statement indicating there is no asbestos-containing material in the school, does the local education agency (LEA) have to submit an asbestos management plan?
40 CFR part 763.99(a) of the asbestos in schools rule provides that an LEA “shall not be required to perform an inspection under §763.85(a) in any sampling area . . . or homogeneous area of a school building where: . . . (7) An architect or project engineer responsible for…
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Region 4 Office
EPA Region 4 covers Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.
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National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL)
NVFEL is the primary EPA research laboratory used for fuel and emissions testing. The laboratory supports emission standards for motor vehicles, engines, and fuels, as well as the development of automotive technology.
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Federal Sustainability Requirements and Guidelines
This page contains a list of federal requirements and guidance related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, water and waste at its facilities.
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EPA Sustainability Progress
This page describes how EPA meets or exceeds Executive Orders and laws requiring federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable buildings.
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Green Buildings at EPA
The green building principles on this page are promoted by EPA in all of its facilities, whether new construction, renovations, or existing buildings
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Framework for State Engagement in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
This framework for State Engagement in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative relies on and expands on the partnerships between federal agencies and states to enhance opportunities to communicate, collaborate and consult.
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EPA Sustainability Plans
Strategic plans for helping EPA meet federal sustainability requirements.
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Energy Efficiency Projects at EPA
In order to meet and exceed federal energy efficiency goals, EPA considers multiple approaches for laboratory energy improvement.
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Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines - Deadline Extensions Rule
Final rule and support documents for the Steam Electric Power Generating category (40 CFR Part 423).
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Oklahoma OAC 252 Chapter 100. Air Pollution Control, Subchapter 17. Incinerators, SIP effective January 4, 2016 (OKd15) and September 3, 2019 (OKd27)
Oklahoma SIP: OAC 252:100-17-1 to 252:100-17-11
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Oklahoma OAC 252:100-13, OPEN BURNING, SIP effective February 27, 2009 (OKd06) to September 2, 2019
Oklahoma SIP: OAC 252:100-13-1 to 252:100-13-11
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Oklahoma OAC 252 Chapter 4. Rules of Practice and Procedure, Appendix C. Permitting Process Summary, SIP effective June 14, 2017 (OKd21)
Oklahoma SIP: OAC 252:4 Appendix C
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Oklahoma OAC 252 Chapter 100. Air Pollution Control, Subchapter 31. Control of Emission of Sulfur Compound, Part 2. Ambient Air Concentration Limits Or Impacts For New And Existing Equipment, Sources, Or Facilities, SIP effective September 3, 2019 (OKd27)
Oklahoma SIP: OAC 252:100-31-1 to 252:100-31-3