State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ASBESTOS PROGRAM Safe and Healthy Lives in Safe and Healthy Communities Cannon Building, Three Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5097

March 2, 2005

To: Certified Asbestos Project Designers, Inspectors and Management Planners, Asbestos Abatement Contractors, Asbestos Training Providers, LEAs, Competent Persons

From: Alfred J. Cabral, Supervising Industrial Hygienist, Indoor Air Quality Program

Subject: Regulatory Interpretation Regarding Intact Removal of Non-Friable Asbestos Containing Materials

In response to numerous inquiries regarding the intact removal of non-friable asbestos containing materials from regulated facilities, the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Asbestos Program is issuing this regulatory interpretation.

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