FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I obtain a copy of Regulation 21?

Electronic copies of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (APC&EC) Regulations are available on the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) website, www.adeq.state.ar.us/regs/. File-marked or offi cial copies of regulations are available from the APC&EC, www.adeq.state.ar.us/commission/ or 501.682.7890.

What type of notice is required for demolition?

A written Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted to the Department by the owner or operator for ANY demolition of a facility or facility component (even if no asbestos is present) at least ten working days before any demolition activity begins. The NOI may be submitted by hand, U.S. Postal Service, or commercial delivery service and must be accompanied by the required fee as outlined in APC&EC Regulation 21, Chapter 22.

What type of notice is required for renovation?

Renovation projects that meet one or both of the conditions below are required to submit a written NOI to the Department at least ten working days before any demolition activity begins. The NOI may be submitted by hand, U.S. Postal Service, or commercial delivery service and must be accompanied by the required fee as outlined in APC&EC Regulation 21, Chapter 22.

A) For any renovation project, including any nonscheduled renovation operation, involving

To whom does Arkansas Pollution

Control and Ecology Commission

Regulation 21, the Asbestos

Abatement Regulation, apply?

• all owners and operators conducting a demolition or renovation activity

• persons conducting inspections and air monitoring

• persons developing management plans and designing or conducting asbestos response actions

• training providers• those handling the management and disposal

of asbestos-containing waste materials

What do I need to do to

demolish or renovate a

residential building that has

four or fewer dwelling units?

For the most part, the demolition/renovation of residential buildings is exempt from asbestos regulation. However, there are certain conditions that make residential buildings applicable to the Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Regulation 21. Review ADEQ Asbestos Clarifi cation Memo 2008-01, available on our website, www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos/pdfs/asb-2008-1.pdf.

What does my city or town

need to do to conduct nuisance

abatement demolitions?

Review, communicate, and notify before initiating a nuisance abatement demolition.

• Review ADEQ Asbestos Clarifi cation Memo 2008-02, www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos/pdfs/asb-2008-2.pdf.

• Communicate with the ADEQ Asbestos Section prior to demolition.

• Notify the ADEQ Asbestos Section about nuisance demolition activities.

Visit www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos/pdfs/asbestos_for_municipal_offi cials.pdf for more information about conducting nuisance abatement demolitions.

Offi ce of Air QualityAsbestos Section

Does an individual, contractor, supervisor,

inspector, air monitor, worker, project designer,

or management planner have to work for

a licensed contractor or consultant fi rm to

become certifi ed?

No. However, in order to work in the state of Arkansas as an asbestos professional, one must be certifi ed and employed by a licensed fi rm.

Whom may I contact regarding APC&EC

Regulation 21 and other asbestos-related

questions?

Contact the Asbestos Section at 501.682.0718 or AsbestosSubmission@adeq.state.ar.us.

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality 5301 Northshore Drive | North Little Rock | Arkansas | 72118-5317

www.adeq.state.ar.us

How do I apply for the Asbestos

Abatement Grant?

An applicant guide is available on our website, www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos. Follow the instructions in the guide and submit to:

ADEQOffi ce of Air Quality — Asbestos Section5301 Northshore DriveNorth Little Rock, AR 72118

OR email to abatementgrant@adeq.state.ar.us

How much money is available for the Asbestos

Abatement Grant?

Annually, $150,000 is available.

the following amounts of Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material (RACM): at least eighty linear meters (260 linear feet) on pipes or at least fi fteen square meters (160 square feet) on other facility components, or at least one cubic meter (thirty-fi ve cubic feet) where the length could not be measured previously; or

B) For any renovation project, including any nonscheduled renovation operation involving the following amounts of resilient fl oor and/or associated mastic covering which contains ACM (even if no RACM is present): at least fi fteen square meters (160 square feet).

When is an asbestos inspection required?

Prior to the commencement of the demolition, renovation, or response action, the owner or operator needs to conduct, or have conducted, a thorough inspection of the aff ected facility or part of the facility for the presence of asbestos including category I and category II non-friable asbestos.

What do I need to do if I think there is asbestos

in my home?

Don’t panic. Usually the best thing is to leave asbestos material that is in good condition alone. Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fi bers. There is no danger unless the fi bers are released and inhaled into the lungs. Check material regularly if you suspect it may contain asbestos. Don’t touch it, but look for signs of wear or damage such as tears, abrasions, or water damage. For more information, visit www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos/pdfs/asbestos_in_your_home.pdf.

What fees are associated with submitting

an NOI?

Fees vary, depending on the presence of asbestos and the type of project the NOI represents (demolition or renovation).

See APC&EC Regulation 21.2214–21.2223 for all applicable fees.

Can I pay NOI fees by credit card?

NOI fees may not be paid by credit card at this time.

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality 5301 Northshore Drive | North Little Rock | Arkansas | 72118-5317

www.adeq.state.ar.us

How should I begin the Asbestos

NOI process?

• Survey the structure, ensuring an Arkansas-certifi ed asbestos inspector checks for asbestos

• Determine how much asbestos is present

• Identify the project as a demolition or renovation

• Visit the ADEQ Asbestos Section website for a blank NOI form

• Complete the form following all instructions

• Submit the completed form along with payment via mail or delivery to:

ADEQOffi ce of Air Quality — Asbestos Section5301 Northshore DriveNorth Little Rock, AR 72118

Description Demolition Fee

Renovation Fee

Greater than 1 SF/1 LF (ACM)

$75.00 —

160 SF/260 LF or more $375.00 —160 SF/260 LF to 5000 SF/5000 LF

— $225.00

5001 SF/5000 LF to 10,000 SF/10,000 LF (RACM)

— $375.00

More than 10,000 SF/ 10,000 LF (RACM)

— $750.00

SF = Square footLF = Linear footACM = Asbestos Containing MaterialRACM = Regulated Asbestos Containing Material

What happens when I submit an application?

Asbestos staff reviews each application for completion, contacts the applicant if anything is missing, processes the application, and releases for

mail or pickup.

May I email my contractor, consultant, or

training provider application?

The license application process requires a disclosure statement, which requires an original signature. At this time it is more practical to submit the packet as a whole by mail or hand delivery.

May I email my contractor/supervisor, air

monitor, inspector, project designer, worker, or

management planner application certifi cations?

The certifi cation process requires the applicant to provide confi dential information. At this time, mailing or hand delivering application(s) is the preferred method.

How long does it take before I receive my

certifi cation or license?

The answer varies based on the time of year, which aff ects asbestos staff ’s workload. It also depends upon the condition of an application packet when it is submitted to ADEQ. Typically it takes approximately two weeks to complete the application process.

Where can I fi nd forms to apply

for a certifi cation or license?

Visit the ADEQ website, www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/program/asbestos to fi nd the required forms. The application, checklists, and disclosure forms may be completed online and printed for delivery to ADEQ. Completed forms may be delivered or mailed to:

ADEQ Offi ce of Air Quality — Asbestos Section 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118

How can I expedite the application process?

Indicate on the certifi cation application that an expedite fee of $50.00 is included with payment. This alerts staff to process the application within thirty-six hours. The certifi cate and ID card will be placed in the U.S. Postal Service, unless the applicant requests to pick up the certifi cation from our North Little Rock offi ce.

Can I pay my certifi cation or license fees by

credit card?

Yes, certifi cation and license fees may be paid by credit card. Note on the application that this is what you wish to do.

Is a Disclosure Statement required each time I

renew my certifi cation or license?

Certifi cation renewals do not require a disclosure form for renewal applications. License renewals require at least the fi rst and last pages of the disclosure form.

Are other documents accepted in lieu of a

Disclosure Statement?

APC&EC Regulation 21 defers to APC&EC Regulation 8.204, which provides some exemptions to submission of a disclosure form. See APC&EC Regulation 8.204 for more information.

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality 5301 Northshore Drive | North Little Rock | Arkansas | 72118-5317

www.adeq.state.ar.us

What are the application fees?

The fee for all certifi cation disciplines except Worker is $115.00. Worker certifi cation is $25.00. License fees are $375.00. See the application or checklist for other amounts.