Asbestos abatement as defined by Rhode Island regulations

This interpretation relates only to asbestos abatement as defined in Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Asbestos Control [R23-24.5-ASB]. All other applicable federal, state or local regulations apply.

For public and private non-profit schools that are subject 40CFR763, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), you must maintain documentation with respect to any of the above activities conducted in order to demonstrate that asbestos containing materials were removed appropriately.

Questions regarding this interpretation should be directed to the R.I. Department of Health’s Asbestos Control Program.

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