40 CFR § 61.156 - Cross-reference to other asbestos regulations.

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# 61.156 Cross-reference to other asbestos regulations.

In addition to this subpart, the regulations referenced in Table 1 also apply to asbestos and may be applicable to those sources specified in §§ 61.142 through 61.151, 61.154, and 61.155 of this subpart. These cross-references are presented for the reader's information and to promote compliance with the cited regulations.

Table 1—Cross-Reference to Other Asbestos Regulations

| Agency | CFR citation | Comment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA | 40 CFR part 763, subpart E | Requires schools to inspect for asbestos and implement response actions and submit asbestos management plans to States. Specifies use of accredited inspectors, air sampling methods, and waste disposal procedures. |
|  | 40 CFR part 427 | Effluent standards for asbestos manufacturing source categories. |
|  | 40 CFR part 763, subpart G | Protects public employees performing asbestos abatement work in States not covered by OSHA asbestos standard. |
| OSHA | 29 CFR 1910.1001 | Worker protection measures-engineering controls, worker training, labeling, respiratory protection, bagging of waste, permissible exposure level. |
|  | 29 CFR 1926.1101 | Worker protection measures for all construction work involving asbestos, including demolition and renovation-work practices, worker training, bagging of waste, permissible exposure level. |
| MSHA | 30 CFR part 56, subpart D | Specifies exposure limits, engineering controls, and respiratory protection measures for workers in surface mines. |
|  | 30 CFR part 57, subpart D | Specifies exposure limits, engineering controls, and respiratory protection measures for workers in underground mines. |
| DOT | 49 CFR parts 171 and 172 | Regulates the transportation of asbestos-containing waste material. Requires waste containment and shipping papers. |

[55 FR 48432, Nov. 20, 1990, as amended at 60 FR 31920, June 19, 1995; 68 FR 54793, Sept. 18, 2003; 69 FR 43324, July 20, 2004]