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Title of Listing:
California Asbestos Program
Category:
State/Regional - Policies and Guidance
Subcategory:
California, All Listings
Date:
Document #:
Web Site:
http://www.calepa.ca.gov/dtsc/dtsc.htm
Email:
Abstract:

Overview of State Regulations

          California has state asbestos regulations for asbestos. OSHA is covered under Federal standards in California. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 9.

          State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program

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

          A. The Department of Toxics Substance Control (contact phone (916) 324-2438) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • laboratory and analyst requirements/certifications
        • transportation
        • disposal

          B. The Cal OSHA (contact phone (916) 574-2993), is involved in the following state asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • certifications
        • licensing
        • AHERA/schools
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections
        • sampling/site clearance requirements

          C. The State Licensing Board (contact phone (916) 255-3900) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • certifications

          D. The Air Resources Board (contact 916-322-6036) oversees 16 of California's 34 air districts. The other 18 districts follow NESHAP regulations or their own rules. Air Resources Board is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • site audit/inspections

          Air Resources Board web site address is http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm California's Air Districts contacts and map are found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/capcoa/roster.htm

          E. The Department of Environmental Health Accreditation (contact phone (510) 540-2800) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • laboratory and analyst requirements/certifications

          F. The California OSHA Office (Sacramento Office (916) 566-7470, San Diego Office (619) 557-2909) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety
        • site audits

          G. The Region 9 EPA Office (contact phone (415) 744-1069, general phone (415) 744-1305) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • training courses
        • AHERA/schools
        • ASHARA
        • NESHAP
        • site audits/inspections

          Laboratory Requirements

          Federal regulations require laboratories and analysts performing asbestos analyses to be properly accredited. Contact the two following organizations for accreditation information:
        • American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - http://www.aiha.org/lists.html
        • National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Voluntary laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) - http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/214/214.htm
Topics
Asbestos/AHERA

Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
State Asbestos Program, Responsibilities of State/Federal Agencies, Personnel Training, AHERA, NESHAP, Clean Air Act

Organization:
California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substance Control
Address:
400 P Street
PO Box 806
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Sacramento
1.
Primary (916) 324-2438
State/Province/Territory:
CA
2.
Zip/Postal Code:
95812-0806
3.
Country:
United States
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Fax:
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