Federal Regulations
A Variety of federal, state, and local regulations govern asbestos-related activities. State and local regulations may be more stringent than federal standards and often change rapidly--check With the state agency listed above. Specific federal regulations concerning asbestos are highlighted here:
OSHA Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos
(29 CFR 1926.58)
OSHA General Industry Standard for Asbestos
(29 CFR 1910.1001)
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
(29 CFR 1910.134)
EPA Worker Protection Rule
(40 CFR 763, Subpart G)
EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
(40 CFR 61, Subpart M)
EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Regulations
(40 CFR 763 Subpart E)
EPA Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule
(40 CFR 763, Subpart I)
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