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

Overview of State Regulations

          New Mexico has adopted Federal EPA regulations for asbestos. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 6. State training courses are not EPA approved.

          State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program

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

          A. The Air Quality Bureau (contact phone (505) 827-1511, Asbestos Hotline (800) 224-7009) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • licensing
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • site audit/inspections.

          B. The Construction Industries Division (contact phone (505) 827-7043 , general phone (505) 827-7030) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • certifications
        • permits.

          C. The New Mexico Occupation Health and Safety Bureau, (State OSHA) (general phone (505) 827-4230) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections.

          D. The New Mexico Environment Department, Solid Waste Bureau (contact phone (505) 827-2952, general phone (505) 827-0197) is involved in the following state/federal (S/F) asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • permits
        • site audit/inspections.

          E. The EPA Region 6 (contact phone (214) 665-6714) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • training courses
        • AHERA/schools.

          F. The New Mexico OSHA Office (general phone (505) 248-5302) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements for oil wells/ military bases:
        • AHERA/schools
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections.

          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:
New Mexico Environmental Protection Division, Air Quality Bureau
Address:
1190 St Francis Drive
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Santa Fe
1.
Contact (505) 827-1511
State/Province/Territory:
NM
2.
General (505) 827-0031
Zip/Postal Code:
87502
3.
Country:
United States
4.
Fax:(505) 827-0045
Branch Locations: