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