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Title of Listing: | | Colorado Asbestos Program |
Category: | | State/Regional - Policies and Guidance |
Subcategory: | | Colorado, All Listings |
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Web Site: | | http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdphe_dir/cdphehom.html |
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Overview of State Regulations
Colorado has adopted Federal EPA regulations as the state's regulations for asbestos. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 8.
State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program
The following agencies/entities have asbestos-related regulatory and enforcement responsibilities in Colorado:
A. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (general phone (303) 692-3179) 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 8.
- certifications
- licensing
- pre-abatement notifications/approvals
- NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
- AHERA/schools
- site audit/inspections
- disposal.
B. The Colorado OSHA Office (general phone (303) 844-5285) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- OSHA/worker safety
- site audits
C. The Region 8 EPA Office (contact phone (303) 312-6204, general phone (303) 312-6312) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- disposal
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: | | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
Address: | | APCV SS B1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive S | Phone: | Description | Number |
City: | | Denver | | Primary | (303) 692-3179 |
State/Province/Territory: | | CO | 2. | | |
Zip/Postal Code: | | 80246-1523 | 3. | | |
Country: | | United States | 4. | Fax: | |
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