Department of Labor and Industry
Safety and Health Codes Board
Regulations for Asbestos Emissions Standards for Demolition and Renovation Construction Activities and the Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Construction Wastes--Incorporation By Reference, 40 CFR 61.140 Through 61.156
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 30]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation includes the federal Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations which regulate human exposure to asbestos as a result of air emissions from demolition and renovation, and disposal of asbestos containing waste. |
| State Authority | Sections 40.1-51.25 and 54.1-500 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | Clean Air Act (Section 112) |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. Reduce the incidence of material impairment of the health of Virginians due to exposure to asbestos in the workplace or as an environmental pollutant. 2. The protection of the public's health, safety and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Cristin Bernhardt / Regulatory Coordinator / Staff Attorney |
| Address: |
Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-2392 FAX: (804)786-2641 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/28/2017 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/23/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 5/1/2009 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/16/2004 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/6/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |