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Title of Listing:
Louisiana Asbestos Program
Category:
State/Regional - Policies and Guidance
Subcategory:
Louisiana, All Listings
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Overview of State Regulations

          Louisiana has state regulations that are parallel to Federal EPA regulations for asbestos. However, there are no thresholds for abatement reporting in the state regulations. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 6. Parishes and cities may have their own asbestos regulations and notification requirements.

          State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program

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

          A. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Compliance Division, Asbestos and Lead Section (contact phone (504) 765-2682 , general phone (504) 765-0741) 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 6.
        • certifications
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • AHERA/schools
        • site audit/inspections
        • laboratory and analyst requirements/certifications
        • sampling/site clearance requirements
        • transportation - waste shipment records, etc.
        • disposal

          B. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (general phone (504) 765-2301) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • licensing - companies

          C. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Waste Services, Solid Waste Division (contact phone (504) 765-0249, general phone (504) 765-0741) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • transportation - vehicle registration
        • disposal - landfill permits,

          D. The Louisiana OSHA Office (general phone (504) 389-0474) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections

          E. The EPA Region 6 (contact phone (214) 665-6714, general phone (214) 665-6444) has limited involvement in asbestos enforcement/requirements.

          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:
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Compliance Division, Asbestos and Lead Section
Address:
5222 Summa Court
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City:
Baton Rouge
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General Phone (504) 765-0741
State/Province/Territory:
LA
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Contact Phone(504) 765-2682
Zip/Postal Code:
70809
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Country:
United States
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