Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop

1. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Presented by the LDEQ, Air Permits DivisionManufacturing SectionAsbestos and Lead Group& LDEQ, Surveillance DivisionSeptember 14, 2006

2. 2006 Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop • Introductions: • Jodi Miller (Air Permits) • Betty Brousseau (Surveillance) • See Asbestos & Lead Page for Current Forms, etc. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2251/Default.aspx

3. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop - The LDEQ is still Hurricane Recovery. - Please be patient. We will respond to phone calls as we are able. In the past year, we have processed 6460 accreditations and 6194 ADVFs, not including Negative Declarations. - Processing paperwork is our first priority. - Please ensure that the paperwork is submitted correctly the first time, or a delay will occur, even if it is submitted as an Emergency. - Regulations revisions will begin again this Fall.

4. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Management Plans(Kathryn Berry & Claudia Rush) Comments: - New Format for AAC-8 (out by the end of this year) - For State Bldgs - Send Management Plans directly to Office of Facility Planning – not LDEQ - Definition of State Building - a building owned or leased by the state of Louisiana.

5. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Management Plans(Kathryn Berry & Claudia Rush) Comments: Definition of a school building - “any profit or nonprofit; public or private; day, night, or residential school that provides elementary, secondary, college, or post-graduate education as determined under state law, or any school of any agency of the United States.” Note: LSU Medical School – post graduate school Charity Hospital – attended by residents (State building) If a state hospital is used to train doctors, nurses, etc, it is considered a state building Doctor Residence Apts – not a school - possibly a state bldg

6. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Notification for Demo/Reno(Kathryn Berry & Claudia Rush) • Comments: • Some people are still using Very old AAC-2 forms –Some people still have problems counting 10 working days from postmark date - For All explain... • When I send a fax or call regarding an incomplete AAC-2, they get set on the side until I get a response. - For All • Regulations require the AAC-2 to be typed out. - For All • Be sure a DEQ SW transporter number is issued. For All • Contractor's name on the form needs to match State Lic Bd

7. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Notification for Demo/Reno(Kathryn Berry & Claudia Rush) Comments: Hurricane AAC-2s • Place a cover sheet for faxes of additional residential structures so we can put the Original ADVF and Amendment together Notices for Completion of Asbestos Projects • Contact the Regional Office for notices of completion of asbestos projects, not the main office Emergency ADVFs • Emergency ADVFs require notification within 1 hour of incident & submittal of AAC-2 within 5 days, Quicker if possible) • If the AAC-2 is an Emergency, Information in Section XIV is required. • For All Emergency AAC-2s faxed in, provide – “Previously submitted/ faxed on such & such a date”

8. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Notification for Demo/Reno(Kathryn Berry & Claudia Rush) AAC-2 Negative Declarations Comments: • Note: An asterisk* has been added indicating Sections be completed. I. Type of Notification: (check one) □ Original* □ Revised* □ Canceled □ Additional □ Annual (Maintenance) • Type of Operation: (check one) □ DEMO*□ RENO □ ORDERED □ EMERGENCY□ NEGATIVE DECLARATION* (Complete only Sections w/ asterisks* for Negative Declarations) III. FACILITY DESCRIPTION * V. Approximate Amount • NONREGULATED ACM NOT TO BE REMOVED DURING DEMOLITION * (if applicable) • OTHER OPERATOR/ DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR: * IX. SCHEDULED DATES DEMO/RENOVATION (MM/DD/YY) * XVII. NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS ONLY: *

9. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Training Providers (Tabitha Rice & Claudia Rush) Comments: Please read the regs, especially LAC 33:III.2799.F Use current Notification Forms on the web or contact Tabitha for a copy DO NOT Submit accreditation forms or Training Certs with SS# - The Dept does not have Legal authority to accept this information. Deficiency letters may be sent if Training Certificates are submitted with the SS#.

10. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Training Providers(Tabitha Rice & Claudia Rush) Comments: • Double check dates prior to submitting to the Dept. Many times old submittals are used and dates don’t match current submittals. • Course Times: Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) • 32 hr Initial Worker (4-8 hr days) • 40 hr initial Supervisor/Contractor (S/C) (5-8 hr days) • W & S/C cannot be held in simultaneously

11. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Training Providers (Tabitha Rice & Claudia Rush) Training Provider Note to help LDEQ to provide faster service to clients: - If an individual is submitting an application (AAC-1), tell the applicant to keep a copy of their completed application for reference. - Help individuals complete applications - Provide fax service for Emergencies - Remind students that ID cards come several weeks later & are not required to work

12. Annual Asbestos and Lead WorkshopCopies of Problem & Appropriate Accreditations

13. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Training Providers (Tabitha Rice & Claudia Rush) Training Provider Note: - Remind students, If picking up form, Note “For Pickup” on the bottom of the application • Emergencies are taking 5-7 days from the time the Asbestos & Lead Group gets the app. • Normal processing now taking 3-4 weeks. - If the applicant is in a hurry to work, they need to submit Emergency fees.

14. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Training Providers (Tabitha Rice & Claudia Rush) Comments: • Submit One Notification Form per Class • Fill in completely – Incomplete forms will delay action • Submit Cancellation of Classes before the class is scheduled to begin (At least by 9:00am) • Problems with Duplicates – Do Not Email, Fax, & Mail – Just Email Notices – click Read Receipt & Keep for your records • Tabitha will be out 6-12 weeks; phones and Email will be forwarded to Claudia

15. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop A Copy of the Spanish Asbestos Accreditation Form is located on the Asbestos and Lead Page at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2251/Default.aspx

16. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop Asbestos Accreditations (Becky Barbier & Claudia Rush) Comments: - Inspector Qualification: HS diploma or GED • Fill in completely & accurately • Do Not send Workers to LDEQ to find out status of accreditation, this only delay processing of applications. If you provide completed forms, you contact LDEQ directly. • Accreditations for Pickup – Daily at 3:00pm • When submitting applications by hand, use the LDEQ drop box located adjacent to the lobby. Ask the guard for directions. • One AAC-1 per person no matter how many disciplines they are applying for

17. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop • Lead Notifications, Accreditation, Training providers, etc. (Kathryn Berry) Only 4 Lead Training Providers currently recognized by LDEQ. Individuals are commenting that there are not enough available Lead classes. If you are interested in becoming Recognized as a Lead Provider, please contact Kathryn Berry. Note: Must maintain accreditation in the discipline you instruct. Reminder: Lead Letter of Approval Required for Licensure Renewal – Begin submitting the LPF-2 to Kathy beginning October 15th in order to ensure the letter is processed by December 31st and avoid Emergency processing fees.

18. Annual Asbestos and Lead Workshop • Surveillances Issues/ Concerns • Questions: