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Title of Listing:
Georgia Asbestos Program
Category:
State/Regional - Policies and Guidance
Subcategory:
Georgia, All Listings
Date:
Document #:
Web Site:
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us
Email:
Abstract:

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
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:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Atlanta
1.
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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