Asbestos in Demolition and Renovation

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos (NESHAP)

The asbestos NESHAP applies to work practices during demolitions and renovations of all structures, installations, and buildings (excluding residential buildings that have four or fewer dwelling units). The regulations require owners and contractors to notify state and local agencies and/or the EPA Regional Office before all demolitions, or before renovations of buildings that contain asbestos above a certain threshold level.

Work Practices for Demoltions and Renovations

Notification for Demolitions and Renovations

Waste Disposal

Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements

	Regional Information
	Asbestos in Schools Asbestos in Demolition and Renovation Contacts and Hotlines

	National Information
	National EPA Asbestos and Vermiculite Homepage An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality-- Asbestos Chemical data and references from Envirofacts Asbestos in Your Home Asbestos in Schools Asbestos en las Escuelas Hotline & Resources

	Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Hotline
	For technical questions related to the programs authorized by TSCA. E-mail: tsca-hotline@epa.gov Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) M - F Telephone: 202-554-1404 TDD: 202-554-0551 Fax: 202-554-5603 (Fax available 24 hours a day)

Sampling and Analysis

Training and Accreditation

Asbestos Training Providers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Model AHERA Courses - Search the National Technical Information Service(NTIS) for courses
National Directory of AHERA Accredited Courses (NDAAC)

Regulations, Policy, Guidance

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos (NESHAP)
- Rule and Implementation Information
- 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M - Requirements and Standards
Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
Applicability Determination Index - database of memoranda issued by EPA on asbestos applicability and compliance issues
National Emission Standards - background information for promulgated asbestos
Asbestos-Containing Resilient Floor Coverings and Associated Adhesives - An analysis of OSHA and EPA regulations, policies and guidance

	NESHAP Contacts:
Alaska	John Pavitt (pavitt.john@epa.gov), 907-271-3688
Idaho	Michele Wright (wright.michele@epa.gov), 206-553-1747
Oregon	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Asbestos Program
Washington	Contact your local clean air agency: Washington Clean Air Agencies
Schools (AHERA)	Rebecca Derr (derr.rebecca@epa.gov), 206-553-6389

Asbestos in Demolition and Renovation

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