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

Overview of State Regulations

          Tennessee has state regulations in addition to adopted Federal EPA regulations for asbestos. The state is NESHAP-delegated by the EPA Region 4. Tennessee does not have a state training course program for asbestos personnel.

          State/Federal Agencies Involved with the State Asbestos Program

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

          A. The Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Air Pollution Control, Asbestos Office (contact phone (615) 532-0572 , general phone (615) 532-0554) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • site audit/inspections
        • transportation

          B. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Solid Waste Management (contact phone (615) 532-0818) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • training courses
        • certifications
        • licensing
        • pre-abatement notifications/approvals
        • permits
        • review of abatement designs
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • AHERA/schools
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections
        • laboratory and analyst requirements/certifications
        • sampling/site clearance requirements
        • transportation
        • disposal .

          C. The Tennessee OSHA (contact phone (615) 741-2793) is involved in the following state/federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • AHERA/schools
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections

          D. The Tennessee Office of Federal OSHA (general phone (615) 781-5423) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • OSHA/worker safety/medical surveillance
        • site audit/inspections

          E. The Region 4 EPA (general phone (404) 562-9900) is involved in the following federal asbestos enforcement/requirements:
        • NESHAP/demolition/renovation/wet/tag/bag/bury
        • site audit/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
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Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
State Asbestos Program, County/State/Federal Agencies, NESHAP, AHERA, Clean Air Act, Demolition, Renovation

Organization:
Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Air Pollution Control, Asbestos Office
Address:
9th Floor, L&C Annex
401 Church Street
Phone:
DescriptionNumber
City:
Nashville
1.
General (615) 532-0554
State/Province/Territory:
TN
2.
Contact(615) 532-0572
Zip/Postal Code:
37243-1531
3.
Country:
United States
4.
Fax:(615) 532-0614
Branch Locations: