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]
Periodic Review of this Chapter
Includes a Small Business Impact Review
Date Filed: 12/8/2008
Notice of Periodic Review
Pursuant to Executive Order 36 (2006), the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Safety and Health Codes Board (Board) will review the regulations entitled, Regulations for Asbestos Emission Standards for Demolition and Renovation Construction Activities and the Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Wastes - Incorporation by Reference, 40 CFR 62.140 through 61.156, (16 VAC 25-30-10 et seq.). The purpose of the review is to determine whether this regulation should be amended, or retained in its current form. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles listed in Executive Order 36 (2006).
The purpose of this regulation is to incorporate by reference the federal Environmental Protection Agency (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. (See the Code of Virginia, § 40.1-51.25.)
DOLI and the Board seek public comment on the review of issues related to these regulations, especially the following:
1. Does the regulation meet the following goals?
- Reduce the incidence of material impairment of the health of Virginians due to exposure to asbestos in the workplace or as an environmental pollutant.
- Protect the public's health, safety and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
2. Is the regulation clearly written and easy to understand?
Comments on this regulation are welcome and will be accepted until January 26, 2009. Comments may be mailed to Reba O’Connor, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Powers-Taylor Building, 13 South 13th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 or emailed to:
reba.oconnor@doli.virginia.gov
Please include your full name and mailing address.
Publication of Notice in the Register and Public Comment Period
Published in the Virginia Register on 1/5/2009
Comment Period
begins on the publication date and
ended
on 1/26/2009
Comments Received: 0
Review Result
Retain the regulation with no changes
Attorney General Certification
Prior to early 2014, AG periodic review certifications were done off-line
