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Asbestos

Asbestos is the common name for a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers which are known for their high tensile strength and thermal insulating properties. It is commonly found in heating system insulation, vinyl floor tiles and sheet flooring, roofing paper and shingles, cement siding shingles, and a variety of other building construction products. When asbestos is disturbed, it can break down into microscopic fibers that may become airborne. Once airborne, these fibers can be inhaled and trapped in the lungs, posing a health threat. Breathing asbestos can cause respiratory diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, a cancer of the chest cavity lining. More detailed information can be found on EPA’s asbestos Web site. more …

Publications

• Asbestos Abatement Notification Requirements
• Property Management and Asbestos Requirements
• Renovation, Demolition & Asbestos – What Building Owners & Contractors in New Hampshire Should Know (brochure)

Rules/Regulatory

• Env-A 1800: Asbestos Management and Control
• Env-Sw 900: Management of Certain Wastes
• RSA 141-E: Asbestos Management and Control

Education/Outreach

• Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
  AHERA Designated Person Checklist
  Asbestos in Schools: What Schools Need to Know
  Sample Annual Notice of AMP Availability
  Sample Annual Letter of AMP Availability
• Asbestos Health Hazards
• Public School Infrastructure Fund

Technical Assistance

• List of Asbestos Containing Materials
• Asbestos Abatement Contractors
• Asbestos Disposal Site Contractors
• Asbestos Inspectors
• Asbestos Management Planners & Project Designers

Forms/Applications (Complete List)

• New! Asbestos abatement entity (contractor)
• New! Asbestos abatement supervisor
• New! Asbestos abatement worker [English Version]
• Trabajador de la Disminución del Asbestos [Versión Española]
• New! Application for Certification as an Asbestos Inspection, Management Planner and/or Project Designer
• Asbestos disposal site contractor
• Asbestos disposal site worker
• NEW! Demolition/Renovation Notification Form

Permits

• Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Notification
• Asbestos License and Certification
• Asbestos Waste Holding Facility for Abatement Contractors

Related Programs

• Asbestos Disposal Sites Program

Resources/Links

• US EPA Asbestos Site
• US EPA Asbestos in Schools

Contact Us

• Asbestos Program
  NHDES Air Resources Division
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-1373 or (603) 271-1370
  (603) 271-1381 (fax)

 

 

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