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Title of Listing: | | Georgia Asbestos Program |
Category: | | State/Regional - Policies and Guidance |
Subcategory: | | Georgia, All Listings |
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Web Site: | | http://www.dnr.state.ga.us |
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Overview of State Regulations
Georgia has state regulations in addition to Federal adopted EPA regulations asbestos. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 4.
State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program
The following agencies/entities have asbestos-related regulatory and enforcement responsibilities in Georgia:
A. The Environmental Protection Division, Asbestos and Lead (general phone (404) 363-7026) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- training courses - The state training course program for asbestos personnel is fully approved by the EPA Region 4.
- certifications
- pre-abatement notifications/approvals
- review of abatement designs
- NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
- OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
- site audit/inspections
- laboratory and analyst requirements/certifications
- disposal
B. The EPA Region 4 (contact phone (404) 562-8979) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
C. The Georgia State OSHA Office (general phone (770) 493-6644) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
- site audits/inspections of landfills and jobs
Laboratory Requirements
Federal regulations require laboratories and analysts performing asbestos analyses to be properly accredited. Contact the two following organizations for accreditation information:
- National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Voluntary laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) - http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/214/214.htm
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - http://www.aiha.org/lists.html
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Topics
Asbestos/AHERA
Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
State Asbestos Program, County/State/Federal Agencies, NESHAP, AHERA, Clean Air Act, Demolition, Renovation
Organization: | | Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Land Protection Branch, Asbestos and Lead |
Address: | | 4244 International Parkway, Suite 104
| Phone: | Description | Number |
City: | | Atlanta | | Primary | (404) 363-7026 |
State/Province/Territory: | | GA | 2. | | |
Zip/Postal Code: | | 30354 | 3. | | |
Country: | | United States | 4. | Fax: | (404) 362-2693 |
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