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• What training is the designated person required to have?

  A local education agency (LEA) is required to designate a person to ensure that all LEA responsibilities and/or requirements are properly implemented (40 CFR part 763.84(g)(1)). The LEA’s designated person is not required to be “accredited” as the term is used in the asbestos in schools rule; nonetheless, he or…

  • Last published: May 7, 2024

• When conducting an asbestos abatement operation that is not a small-scale, short-duration project, what amount of asbestos-containing material triggers the requirement to use Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan-accredited workers?

  Response actions other than a small-scale, short-duration project must be designed and conducted by Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited persons. See 40 CFR part 763.90(g). Additionally, the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state and local training requirements may apply. Other…

  • Last published: May 24, 2024

• When reviewing an Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) course completion certificate, what are the identifying characteristics to ensure that the certificate is from a certified instructor presenting a certified course?

  Training providers (or a state, directly) must issue unique numbered certificates to students who pass a particular training course examination. The numbered certificate should include the name of the student and the course completed, the dates of the course and the examination, a statement indicating that the student completed the…

  • Last published: May 24, 2024

• Does dry wall or sheet rock contain asbestos?

  There is no way to know whether these materials contain asbestos without having them tested. If you are concerned those materials in your home may contain asbestos and the materials are damaged (frayed, falling apart) or if you are performing a renovation that will disturb the material, consult with a…

  • Last published: May 24, 2024

• Many local education agencies (LEAs) intend to select certain person(s) who are permanent employees of the district to become accredited asbestos professionals under the Asbestos-containing Materials in Schools Rule. Does EPA see this as a problem?

  Generally, no. The conflict-of-interest provision in the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule, which merely requires LEAs to “consider” conflict of interest issues, primarily pertains to outside contractors who serve in two or more capacities (see rule preamble discussion at 52 FR 41836). LEAs retain the option of using their own…

  • Last published: May 30, 2024

• If we believe all GLRI MOPs will be achieved, should we include all of them in the application?

  Full Question If we believe, based on our knowledge of the on-the-ground relevant issues and solutions, that there is a possibility that project subrecipients may apply to achieve projected results for every type of GLRI Action Plan III action (i.e. invasive species control, non-point source pollution runoff reduction, habitat restore/enhance/protect…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Do applications need to evaluate Project Subrecipients based off of the required Environmental Justice metrics?

  Full Question EJ MOP that that we must include in our application are: i) the number of Project Subrecipients receiving a subaward who have never before received EPA or GLRI funds; ii) the number of community members engaged in the program as a result of Principal Recipient efforts; iii) the…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Can there be advisors, not paid as Coalition members, who are eligible to be Project Subrecipients?

  EPA received a similar question related to Coalition Members, and the response applies to all organizations advising or participating in the development of a Project RFA or review and selection of project subrecipients. Any entity privy to or involved in the development of any information that would give them a…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Does the Budget Narrative and the Summary Information section of the proposal count toward the 25-page limit?

  Yes, the Budget Narrative and the summary information section of the proposal counts toward the 25-page limit.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• The objectives that were listened in this webinar are do not include remediation of toxic contaminated sediments, water, or air. Is meeting the objectives of the GLRI related to toxic, consider unresponsive to this RFA?

  Projects located within AOCs are eligible. However, projects that are solely related to Focus Area 1, which is the Toxics and AOC Program, would not be eligible. Projects relating to one or more of the other four Focus Areas are eligible under this RFA.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Do underserved communities still need to register with SAM.gov and will they have the reporting responsibilities of federal subrecipient?

  The recipient and any sub-recipient must comply with the applicable EPA general terms and conditions outlined below. These terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications. Prior to making subawards, the PR must ensure that each subrecipient has a “Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).” The UEI is required…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Do all the subrecipient projects need to be known first or does the entity ask for a set amount or then do the RA to the communities for other projects so we don't need to know what the projects are going to be when we submit our application?

  Applicants applying to be a principal recipient are applying for a set amount. The Project RFA will be established after the award of the cooperative agreement, so project subawards do not need to be known at time at time of application.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• My school district will be performing asbestos abatement in a kindergarten classroom that was built before 1978. Do the asbestos abatement workers also need to comply with the RRP rule? 

  Yes, if the asbestos abatement disrupts over six square feet of painted surface per room in an interior, or over 20 square feet of painted surface on an exterior, or involves window replacement or demolition of painted surfaces. If so, the asbestos abatement will need to be performed by a…

  • Last published: January 29, 2025

• I found out the cement water pipes leading to my house (business) contain asbestos. What should I do?

  If the pipes are damaged they should be properly repaired or replaced by your water utility. Learn more about asbestos in drinking water . Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from…

  • Last published: January 29, 2025

• If the architect or project engineer responsible for the construction of the building provides a statement indicating there is no asbestos-containing material in the school, does the local education agency (LEA) have to submit an asbestos management plan?

  40 CFR part 763.99(a) of the asbestos in schools rule provides that an LEA “shall not be required to perform an inspection under §763.85(a) in any sampling area . . . or homogeneous area of a school building where: . . . (7) An architect or project engineer responsible for…

  • Last published: March 15, 2024