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Title of Listing:
Wyoming Asbestos Program
Category:
State/Regional - Policies and Guidance
Subcategory:
Wyoming, All Listings
Date:
Document #:
Web Site:
http://deq.state.wy.us/aqd1.htm
Email:
wydeq@missc.state.wy.us
Abstract:

Overview of State Regulations

          Wyoming has adopted the federal asbestos regulations.

          State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program

          The following agencies/entities have asbestos-related regulatory and enforcement responsibilities in Wyoming:

          A. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division (contact phone (307) 777-7394 , general phone (307) 777-7340) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • site audits/inspections
        • transportation - packaging
        • disposal.

          B. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division (contact phone (307) 777-7164 , general phone (307) 777-7752 ) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • permits - landfills
        • site audits/inspections
        • disposal.

          C. The Wyoming Safety and Compensation Division - Worker Safety (general phone (307) 777-7786) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance - except for Air Force Bases and federal buildings
        • site audits/inspections.

          D. The USEPA Region 8 (contact phone (303) 312-6021) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • training courses
        • certifications
        • licensing
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • permits
        • review of abatement designs
        • AHERA/schools
        • site audits/inspections.

          E. The Federal OSHA Region 8 (general phone (303) 844-1600) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance - only Air Force Bases and federal buildings.

          Laboratory Requirements

          There are no state-specific accreditation requirements for laboratories and analysts performing asbestos analyses.

          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
Topics
Asbestos/AHERA

Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
State Asbestos Program, County/State/Federal Agencies, NESHAP, AHERA, Clean Air Act, Demolition, Renovation

Organization:
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division
Address:
Herschler Building
122 West 25th Street
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Cheyenne
1.
Contact phone (307) 777-7394
State/Province/Territory:
WY
2.
General phone (307) 777-7340
Zip/Postal Code:
82002
3.
Country:
United States
4.
Fax:(307) 777-5616
Branch Locations: