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tANIbi I A MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • COMPLAINT MORGAN SAND AND GRAVEL 0. Compliance Bulletin Solid Waste Asbestos Waste Disposal !nn9oamen reviewed/revised April 2007 Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that is used in many applications for its fire resistance, noise insulation and electrical insulation properties. Com- mon uses prior to the mid-1970's included building products such as pipe insulation, acoustical sound- proofing, house insulation, fireproofing, house siding, floor coverings, roofing materials and heating and cooling systems. to follow certain procedures related to removing and packaging asbestos for disposal. It also requires spe- cific work practices to be implemented to prevent re- leases of asbestos fibers to the air. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates asbestos in work-related settings, while the Consumer Product Safety Commission regu- lates asbestos in consumer products. There are two general forms of asbestos: friable and non-friable. Friable asbestos can be crumbled, pulver- ized or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry and is the most dangerous form. Non-friable asbestos cannot easily be pulverized or reduced to a powder. Nonfriable asbestos that is damaged to the extent that it can be crumbled or reduced to a powder by hand pres- sure must be handled and packaged like friable asbes- tos wastes. Resilient floor tile, roof felts, asphalt tiles, asphalts, mastics, and tmnsite roofing shingles, siding and piping are considered non-friable forms of asbes- tos, unless they are or will be damaged during demoli- tion or renovation activities. Inhalation of asbestos fibers may cause cancer, so In- halation of asbestos fibers and dust must be avoided. The most important thing in handling, trans- porting or disposing of asbestos is to do so in a way that prevents airborne release of fibers or dust. Regulatory Overview Asbestos is regulated under the authority of multiple statutes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates asbestos as a solid waste un- der the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as a hazardous substance under the Compre- hensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as a building material under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), limits efflu- ent discharges for asbestos fibers in water under the Clean Water Act, and as an airborne contaminant under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants program (NESHAP) in accordance with the Clean Air Act. The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requires notification of asbestos abatement activities and requires abatement contractors The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regu- lates the transportation of asbestos and has designated asbestos as a hazardous material for purposes of trans- portation. The Department of Transportation has spe- cific requirements for shipping documents, packaging, labeling, and vehicle placarding. Asbestos must be loaded, handled and unloaded in a manner that will minimize occupational exposure to airborne asbestos fibers released during transit. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Envi- romnent has in-state authority to regulate asbestos un- der the Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division and the Air Pollution Control Division share regulatory responsibility for asbestos. The Air Pollution Control Division regulates inspec- tion and assessment activities for asbestos as well as the safe removal and handling of asbestos-containing materials (abatement). The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division regulates the proper dis- posal of asbestos-containing wastes and soils. Building Remodeling and Demolition Asbestos is often contained in buildings that are being demolished or renovated. During these operations, asbestos may be released as an airborne contaminant. State air pollution regulations require that inspections for asbestos-containing materials be conducted by a state-certified asbestos inspector prior to renovation or demolition of any building structure or facility compo- nent. In addition, a Notification of Demolition Form must be submitted to the Air Pollution Control Divi- sion, even if no asbestos was found during the inspec- tion, along with payment of a notification fee. A ten 1 of 3