Asbestos Technical Assistance Duty Officer
Asbestos
Georgia's Asbestos Program administers the Georgia Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation Rule by regulating activities that disturb asbestos. Georgia EPD also works with U.S. EPA Region 4 to administer the federal National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Asbestos and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
The program enforces these regulations by:
- Issuing licenses for asbestos contractors
- Accrediting training providers
- Collecting asbestos abatement and demolition project notifications
- Inspecting K-12 schools for compliance with AHERA
- Conducting outreach and education
- Developing technical guidance
Related Links