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Title of Listing: | | Wisconsin Asbestos Program |
Category: | | State/Regional - Policies and Guidance |
Subcategory: | | Wisconsin, All Listings |
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Web Site: | | http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us |
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Overview of State Regulations
Wisconsin has promulgated state asbestos regulations that are similar to the federal regulations. Cities and counties may have their own asbestos requirements. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 5.
State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program
The following agencies/entities have asbestos-related regulatory and enforcement responsibilities in Wisconsin:
A. The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Health, Bureau of Public Health (contact phone (608) 267-2297, general phone (608) 261-6876) 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 5.
- certifications - individuals
- pre-abatement notifications/approvals
- AHERA/schools
- site audits/inspections.
B. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Air Management Division (contact phone (608) 266-3658) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- pre-abatement notifications/approvals
- NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
- site audits/inspections.
C. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Solid Waste Division (contact phone (608) 267-0557) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- transportation
- disposal .
D. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce (general phone (414) 521-5187) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- worker safety/medical surveillance - asbestos in public buildings and exposure of public employees
E. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (contact phone (608) 266-2333) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- abatement - in public buildings.
F. The USEPA Region 5 (contact phone (312) 353-9062, general phone (312) 886-6006) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
- AHERA/schools
- site audits/inspections.
G. The Wisconsin Office of Federal OSHA (general phone (608) 264-5388) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
- OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
- site audits/inspections.
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
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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: | | Wisconsin Department Health and Family Services, Division of Health, Bureau of Public Health |
Address: | | 1 West Wetson St.
| Phone: | Description | Number |
City: | | Madison | | General Phone | (608) 261-6876 |
State/Province/Territory: | | WI | 2. | Contact Phone | (608) 266-2297 |
Zip/Postal Code: | | 53701-0309 | 3. | | |
Country: | | United States | 4. | Fax: | (608) 266-9711 |
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