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Asbestos Program

The purpose of the Asbestos Program is to prevent emissions of asbestos-containing materials during both renovation and demolition projects. The program includes specific regulations for inspecting for asbestos, what asbestos needs to removed and when, and emission control procedures used to control asbestos fibers during the actual removal. Regulations also cover transporting, packaging and disposing of asbestos.

Individuals homes that are not part of any public or commercial project are exempt from state regulations, but if asbestos is removed from a home, it may be regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Primary customers of this program are any owner or operator of a building that may contain asbestos. The most frequent users are large/small businesses, municipalities, non-profit organizations and other local units of government.

Another key customer segment are contractors that do renovation and demolition projects.

Priorities of the Asbestos Program include ensuring compliance with asbestos removal and disposal regulations, and preventing instances where asbestos may be inadvertently overlooked or disturbed during renovations and demolitions.

Publications

The following publications on asbestos are for use both by owners of buildings containing asbestos and contractors who perform removals.

Fact Sheets

• Pre-Demolition and Renovation Mnn. R. 7035.0805
• Asbestos-related considerations in residential demolition
• Asbestos-containing Waste Materials at Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Sites
• Asbestos Guidance on Excavation Projects
• Guidance for Handling Asbestos-Containing Material at Active Waste Disposal Sites
• Guidance on the Removal, Transport and Disposal of Category I Asbestos-containing Materials, such as Floor Coverings and Asphalt Roofing Materials
• Guidance for the Removal, Transport and Disposal of Category II Asbestos-containing Materials, such as Transite Shingles and Siding
• Landfills Accepting Asbestos
• NESHAP Guidance for Emergency Demolitions
• Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) Program Asbestos Guidance Document #9

Forms

• Notification of Asbestos-related Work
• Pre-Renovation/Demolition Environmental Checklist
• Notification of Intent to Perform a Demolition

Assistance and Information

• Training: Asbestos Program staff provide training to contractors on the handling and disposal of asbestos.
• MPCA staff: Derek Pemble, 651-757-2647, Jennifer Lopac, 651-757-2536
• MN Dept. of Health 651-201-4620
• Asbestos in the Home Q & A