N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1801.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-A 1801.01 - Purpose
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health of the general public by ensuring that asbestos is managed in a manner that prevents the release of asbestos fibers to the environment and human exposure thereto.
(b) It is intended that the rules in this chapter be used in conjunction with other federal, state, and local requirements for managing and controlling asbestos, including but not limited to:
(1) Administrative rules established by the department pursuant to RSA 149-M; and
(2) Federal regulations, including those relating to worker safety, established by:
a.U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926; and
b.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 40 CFR 61 and 40 CFR 763.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1801.01

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #9298, eff 10-21-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 19, Filed May 11, 2017, Proposed by #12172, Effective 5/5/2017, Expires 5/5/2027.