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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Toxic Substances
Survey and Analysis Division
Washington DC 20460
EPA-560/6-79-007
April 1979
Federal Register Citations
Pertaining to the
Regulation of Asbestos
In House Report
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Disclaimer
This report has been reviewed by the Office of Toxic Substances,
EPA, and approved for publication. Approval does not signify
that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies
of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade
names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recom-
mendation for use.
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EPA-560/6-79-007
FEDERAL REGISTER CITATIONS
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION
OF ASBESTOS
APRIL 1979
IN HOUSE REPORT
Joseph J. Breen
Elizabeth F. Bryan
Project Officers
Survey and Analysis Division
Office of Toxic Substances
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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Preface
Federal regulations governing the production and use of
asbestos and asbestos-containing materials continue to focus
their attention on the adverse health and environmental effects
of asbestos. The Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group's (IRLG)
Regulatory Development Work Group dealing with asbestos is
particularly interested in coordinating future regulatory
activities so that the harmful effects associated with asbestos
are reduced or eliminated in a timely and efficient manner
without any unnecessary duplication of effort.
To obtain an appreciation of the scope of the current
regulatory status of asbestos, a compilation was made of
Federal Register citations pertaining to the regulation of
asbestos by CPSC, DOT, EPA, FDA, MESA, and OSHA. An abstract
of each citation was prepared and filed chronologically by
statutory authority within the individual agencies. The
resulting document, as presented here, provides a condensed
source of information relating to the development of the
various standards presently enforced by the agencies as well
as proposals for new or modified regulations.
The compilation is intended to serve as a working, desk
top reference for those involved in regulatory-related activities,
The format allows one to add comments on particular notices and
also provides adequate space for including information on future
regulations.
The following is a list of the appropriate contacts in
the various agencies who are currently dealing with asbestos:
CPSC - Francine Shacter, Office of Program Management,
(301) 492-6557
DOT - Joseph Nalevanko, Materials Transportation Bureau,
(202) 755-4904
EPA - Robert Carton, OTS, (202) 755-4894
Gilbert H. Wood, OAQPS - RTP, NC (919) 541-5301
FDA - Kenneth Boyers, Bureau of Foods, (202) 245-7740
MESA - Aurel Goodwin, Standards, (202) 655-4000
OSHA - William V. Warren, Standards (202) 523-7177
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Table of Contents
Citation page
Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Air Act
36 PR 5931 (March 31, 1971) Notices 1
List of Hazardous Air Pollutants
(Asbestos)
36 PR 23239 (December 7, 1971) Proposed Rulemaking 1
Proposed Standards for Asbestos, Beryllium,
and Mercury
(Mining, milling, spraying and manufacturing)
38 PR 8820 (April 6, 1973) Rules and Regulations 2
Emission Standards for Asbestos, Beryllium,
and Mercury
(Milling, manufacturing, demolition, spraying,
and roadways)
39 PR 15396 (May 3, 1974) Rules and Regulations 3
Emission Standards for Asbestos, Beryllium,
and Mercury
(Clarification of regulations)
39 PR 38064 (October 25, 1974) Proposed Rules 3
Proposed Amendments to National Emission
Standards for Asbestos and Mercury
(Shotgun shells, asphalt concrete, insulation,
demolition, and waste disposal)
40 PR 48292 (October 14, 1975) Rules and Regulations 4
Amendments to Standards for Asbestos and
Mercury
(Demolition, renovation, and waste disposal)
42 PR 12122 (March 2, 1977) Proposed Rules 5
Proposed Amendments to Asbestos Standard
(Demolition and renovation)
42 PR 12127 (March 2, 1977) Rules and Regulations 6
Amendment to Asbestos Standard
(Demolition and renovation)
42 PR 58543 (November 10, 1977) Advance Notice of 6
Proposed Rulemaking
Development of Asbestos Standard for the Pro-
duction and Use of Crushed Stone
43 PR 26372 (June 19, 1978) Rules and Regulations 7
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants. Amendments to Asbestos Standard
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Citation
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
38 FR 1624 (January 16, 1973) Notices 8
List of Categories of Sources
(Asbestos)
38 FR 24342 (September 7, 1973) Rules and Regulations 8
List of Toxic Pollutants
(Asbestos)
38 FR 29944 (October 30, 1973) Proposed Rules 9
Point Source Category, Effluent Guidelines
(A-C pipe and sheet and asbestos paper,
millboard, roofing products, and floor tiles)
39 FR 7526 (February 26, 1974) Rules and Regulations 9
Point Source Category
(A-C pipe and sheet and asbestos paper, millboard,
roofing products, and floor tiles)
39 FR 7534 (February 26, 1974) Proposed Rules 10
Point Source Category. Application of Effluent
Limitations Guidelines for Existing Sources
to Pretreatment Standards for Incompatible
Pollutants
(A-C pipe and sheet and asbestos paper, millboard,
roofing products, and floor tile)
39 FR 31592 (August 29, 1974) Proposed Rules 10
Point Source Category
(Asbestos textiles, solvent recovery, vapor
absorption, and wet dust collection)
40 FR 1874 (January 9, 1975) Rules and Regulations 11
Point Source Category
(Asbestos textiles, solvent recovery, vapor
absorption, and wet dust collection)
40 FR 1879 (January 9, 1975) Proposed Rules 11
Point Source Category. Pretreatment Standards
for Existing Sources
(Asbestos textiles, vapor absorption, and wet
dust collection)
Toxic Substances Control Act
42 FR 39182 (August 2, 1977) Proposed Rules 13
General Provisions and Inventory Reporting
Requirements; Supplemental Notice; Public
Meeting
(Asbestos)
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Citation
42 FR 64572 (December 23, 1977) Rules and Regulations 13
Inventory Reporting Requirements
(Asbestos)
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer Product Safety Act
42 FR 38782 (July 29, 1977) Proposed Rules 15
Proposed Rules to Regulate Consumer Patching
Compounds and Artificial Emberizing
Materials Containing Respirable Free-
Form Asbestos, Under the Consumer Product
Safety Act
42 FR 38783 (July 29, 1977) Proposed Banning Rules 15
Proposal to Ban Certain Patching Compounds and
and Artifical Emberizing Materials Containing
Respirable Free-Form Asbestos
42 FR 63354 (December 15, 1977) Rules and Regulations 16
Regulation of Products Subject to Other Acts
Under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Consumer Patching Compounds and Artificial
Emberizing Materials Containing Respirable
Free-Form Asbestos
42 FR 63354 (December 15, 1977) Rules and Regulations 16
Consumer Patching Compounds and Artificial'
Emberizing Materials Containing Respirable
Free-Form Asbestos. Establishment as Banned
Hazardous Products
Department of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
41 FR 53824 (December 9, 1976) Proposed Rules 18
Environmental and Health Effects Materials.
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(Potential inclusion of asbestos as a regulated
material)
43 FR 8562 (March 2, 1978) Proposed Rules 18
Transportation of Asbestos, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
37 FR 3645 (February 18, 1972) Proposed Rulemaking 19
Asbestos-Containing Garments for General Use.
Proposed Classification as Banned Hazardous
Substance
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Citation Pa?e
37 FR 14872 (July 26, 1972) Rules and Regulations 19
Asbestos-Containing Garments for General
Use; Classification as Banned Hazardous
Substances
37 FR 16407 (August 12, 1972) Proposed Rulemaking 20
Proposal Regarding Regulation of Prior-
Sanctioned Food Ingredients
(Talc for use in coating polished rice)
38 FR 27076 (September 28, 1973) Proposed Rules 20
Asbestos Particles in Food and Drugs
(Asbestos filters and talc)
40 FR 11865 (March 14, 1975) Rules and Regulations 21
Asbestos-Form Particles in Drugs for
Parenteral Injection
(Asbestos filters)
40 FR 26683 (June 25, 1975) Proposed Rules 22
Electrolytic Diaphram Process for Salt,
Proposed Revocation
(Asbestos levels in salt)
41 FR 3286 (January 22, 1976) Rules and Regulations 22
Electrolytic Diaphragm Process for Salt,
Revocation
(Asbestos levels in salt)
Mining Enforcement and Safety^ Administration
Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act
38 FR 7822 (March 26, 1973) Notices 24
Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Health and
Safety Symposium on Talc Dust Hazards.
Notice of Public Meeting
38 FR 23383 (August 29, 1973) Proposed Rules 24
Proposed Health and Safety Standards: Metal
and Nonmetallic Open Pit Mines; Sand,
Gravel, and Crushed Stone Operations;
Metal and Nonmetallic Underground Mines
(5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA airborne concentration
of asbestos)
39 FR 24316 (July 1, 1974) Rules and Regulations 25
Health and Safety Standards: Metal and
Nonmetallic Open Pit Mines; Sand, Gravel,
and Crushed Stone Operations; Metal and
Nonmetallic Underground Mines
(5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA airborne concentrations
of asbestos)
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Citation Page
42 FR 35000 (July 7, 1977) Proposed Rules 25
New and Revised Health Standards
(Potable water, use or storage of toxic
substances, and 8-hr TWA airborne
concentration of asbestos)
Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act
37 FR 23645 (November 7, 1972) Proposed Rulemaking 27
Coal Mine Health and Safety. Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking
(2 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA airborne concentration
of asbestos)
39 FR 13003 (April 10, 1974) Proposed Rules 27
Coal Mine Health and Safety. Notice of
Objections Filed and Hearing Requested
on Asbestos Dust Standard- for Surface
Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines and
Surface Coal Mines.
39 FR 28176 (August 5, 1974) Notices 28
Asbestos Exposure in Surface Coal Mines
and Surface Work Areas of Underground
Mines; Findings of Fact
41 FR 10223 (March 10, 1976) Rules and Regulations 28
Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines
and Surface Coal Mines. Exposure to
Asbestos
(2 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Act
36 FR 10466 at 10506 (May 29, 1971) Rules and 30
Regulations
Occupational Health and Environmental Control.
Air Contaminants (Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dust,
and Mists)
(12 fibers/cc airborne concentration of asbestos)
36 FR 23207 (December 7, 1971) Rules and Regulations 30
Emergency Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust
(5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA)
37 FR 466 (January 12, 1972) Proposed Rulemaking 31
Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust
(5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA)
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Citation page
37 FR 11318 (June 7, 1972) Rules and Regulations 31
Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust
(Effective July 7, 1972: 5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA;
effective July 1, 1976: 2 fibers/cc, 8-hr
TWA)
40 FR 47652 (October 9, 1975) Proposed Rules 32
Occupational Exposure to Asbestos
(0.5 fibers/cc, 8-hr TWA)
41 FR 11504 (March 19, 1976) Rules and Regulations 33
Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
Standard for Exposure to Asbestos
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Clean Air Act
36 FR 5931 (March 31, 1971)
Air Pollution Prevention and Control. List of Hazardous Air
Pollutants
Notices
Asbestos, beryllium, and mercury are listed as potential
hazardous air pollutants which may cause, or contribute to
an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irre-
versible, or incapacitating reversible, illness and to which
no national ambient air quality standard is applicable.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
36 FR 23239 (December 7, 1971) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Proposed Standards for Asbestos, Beryllium, Mercury
Proposed Rulemaking
The proposed standards are designed to minimize emissions to
the atmosphere. Because there is no suitable technique for
sampling and analyzing asbestos in the ambient air or in
emission gases, the standards are expressed as requirements
for the operation of specific control equipment (or other
equipment of comparable effectiveness), or in situations
where no control system is available as prohibitions on the
use of asbestos.
The sources covered in the asbestos standard are: Mining,
milling/ spraying, and manufacturing. Specific examples of
emission sources which would be subject to the proposed
standards applicable to manufacturers of asbestos-containing
products include, but are not limited to, manufacturers of
the following products when those products contain asbestos:
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
Cement, textiles, paper and board, friction products,
plastics, floor tiles, gaskets, packings, roofing felts, and
insulation products.
Pursuant to sections 112 and 114 of the Clean Air Act.
38 FR 8820 (April 6, 1973) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Asbestos, Berylluim, and Mercury
Rules and Regulations
Prohibits visible emissions from any part of the asbestos
mill, but it does not apply to dumps of asbestos tailings or
open storage of asbestos ores.
Prohibits visible emissions from the nine manufacturing
operations which are major sources of asbestos; the standard
does not cover fabrication operations.
Specifies certain work practices which must be followed when
demolishing certain buildings or structures. Covers institu-
tional, industrial, and commercial buildings or structures,
including apartment houses having more than four dwelling
units, which contain friable asbestos material.
Prohibits visible emissions which contain asbestos from a
number of sources and provides the option of using specified
air-cleaning methods.
For those spray-on materials used to insulate or fireproof
buildings, structures, pipes, and conduits, the standard
limits the asbestos content to no more than 1 percent.
Prohibits the surfacing of all roadways except those on ore
deposits with asbestos tailings.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
39 FR 15396 (May 3, 1974) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Asbestos, Beryllium, and Mercury
Rules and Regulations
Clarification of regulations promulgated April 6, 1973 (38
FR 8820). Definitions are presented for "alternative method",
"commercial asbestos", "asbestos mill" or "manufacturing"
operation, and "demolition".
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
39 FR 38064 (October 25, 1974) 40 CFR Part 61
Asbestos and Mercury. Proposed Amendments to National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Proposed Rules
The manufacture of shotgun shells and asphalt concrete are
major sources of asbestos which should be added to the list
of nine manufacturing operations covered by the promulgated
asbestos standard.
Proposed amendment prohibits the installation of molded
asbestos insulating materials which are friable and wet-
applied asbestos insulating materials which are friable
after drying.
An amendment to the asbestos standard is proposed to limit
the emissions of asbestos from central fabricating shops
which process asbestos-cement building materials, asbestos-
cement and asbestos-silicate boards for six major end uses,
and asbestos friction products. Prohibits visible emissions
to the outside air but provides an option for using specified
air-cleaning methods.
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
Amendments to the demolition provisions of the asbestos
standard are proposed. A definition of "friable asbestos
material" and an exemption from certain wetting requirements
under subfreezing conditions are proposed. It is also
proposed that the standard cover renovation operations and
stripping of apparatus other than pipes, boilers, and load-
supporting structural members.
Amendments are proposed for the disposal of asbestos wastes
generated by asbestos mills, and for asbestos manufacturing,
fabricating, demolition, and spraying operations which are
covered by either the promulgated standard or provisions
proposed herein. The proposed standard controls the waste
disposal operations of packaging, transporting, and deposition
at a waste disposal site, and operation of the asbestos
waste disposal site.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
40 FR 48292 (October 14, 1975) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Amendments to Standards for Asbestos and Mercury.
Rules and Regulations
The surfacing of roadways with asbestos tailings or with
asbestos-containing waste is prohibited, except for temporary
roadways on an area of asbestos ore deposits.
There shall be no visible emissions to the outside air from
the manufacture of shotgun shells and asphalt concrete if
they use commercial asbestos.
Regulation covers the demolition of structures which contain
any pipe, duct, boiler, tank, reactor, turbine, furnace, or
structural member that is insulated or fireproofed with
friable asbestos material and the renovation of structures
where more than 80 meters of pipe insulated or fireproofed
with friable asbestos material are stripped or removed or
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
more than 15 square meters of friable asbestos material used
to insulate or fireproof any duct, boiler, tank, reactor,
turbine, furnace, or structural member are stripped or
removed. Friable asbestos material shall be adequately
wetted during stripping except when the temperature at the
point of wetting is below 0°C. Rather than comply with the
wetting requirement, a local exhaust ventilation and collection
system may be used to prevent emissions to the outside air.
There shall be no visible emissions to the outside air from
operations involving the fabrication of cement building
products, friction products, and cement or silicate board if
they use commerical asbestos.
Molded insulating materials which are friable and wet-
applied insulating materials which are friable after drying,
installed after the effective date of these regulations,
shall contain no commercial asbestos.
There shall be no visible emissions to the outside air
during the collection, processing, packaging, transporting,
or deposition of any asbestos-containing waste material
which is generated by manufacturing, fabricating, demolition,
renovation, spraying, and milling operations.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
42 FR 12122 (March 2, 1977) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Proposed Amendments to Asbestos Standard
Proposed Rules
The proposed amendments would extend coverage of the demoli-
tion and renovation provisions to all materials which are
friable and contain more than one percent asbestos by weight.
The current provisions apply only to insulation and fire-
proofing materials. The proposed amendments similarly would
extend the coverage of the asbestos spraying provisions by
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
prohibiting all materials sprayed on buildings, structures,
structural members, pipes and conduits which contain more
than one percent asbestos by weight. The proposed amendments
specify that materials sprayed on structural members are
covered.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
42 FR 12127 (March 2, 1977) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Amendment to Asbestos Standard
Rules and Regulations
The purpose of this amendment is to clarify that the demoli-
tion and renovation provisions of the asbestos standard
apply when friable asbestos materials used for insulation
and fireproofing are removed from non-load-supporting
structural members, such as non-supporting walls and ceil-
ings, as well as from load-supporting structural members.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
42 FR 58543 (November 10, 1977) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Development of Asbestos Standard for the Production and Use
of Crushed Stone.
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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Clean Air Act (cont'd)
If EPA determines that the production and use of asbestos-
containing serpentinite rock is causing asbestos emissions
proximate to the public in a number of locations, standards
will be proposed.
Pursuant to section 12 of the Clean Air Act.
43 FR 26372 (June 19, 1978) 40 CFR Part 61
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Amendments to Asbestos Standard
Rules and Regulations
The national emission standard for asbestos currently regulates
demolition and renovation operations involving asbestos -
containing insulation and fireproofing materials and prohibits
the spray application of these materials if they contain more
than 1 percent asbestos. The promulgated amendments extend
coverage of the demolition and renovation provisions to all
friable asbestos materials and extend the coverage of the
asbestos spraying provisions to all materials which contain
more than 1 percent asbestos. Materials in which the asbestos
fibers are encapsulated with a bituminous or resinous binder
and which are not friable after drying are exempt from the
spraying provisions.
Pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act
38 FR 1624 (January 16, 1973)
Water Pollution Prevention and Control. List of Categories
of Sources
Notices
Asbestos manufacturing is listed as a potential source
of water pollution.
Pursuant to section 306(b)(1)(A) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act.
38 FR 24342 (September 7, 1973) 40 CFR Part 129
Toxic Pollutant Effluent Standards. List of Toxic Pollutants
Rules and Regulations
List of toxic pollutants for which an effluent standard will
be published. Criteria used for the selection of toxic
pollutants are presented and explained. Asbestos is included
as a material which will be examined for potential inclusion
on a future list.
Pursuant to section 307(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act.
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (cont'd)
38 FR 29944 (October 30, 1973) 40 CFR Part 427
Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Asbestos Manufacturing
Point Source Category. Notice of Proposed Ruleraaking
Proposed Rules
Standards of performance and pretreatment standards for
new sources are proposed for the asbestos-cement pipe
subcategory, asbestos-cement sheet subcategory, asbestos
paper (starch binder) subcategory, asbestos paper
(elastomeric binder) subcategory, asbestos millboard
subcategory, asbestos roofing products subcategory, and
asbestos floor tile subcategory for the asbestos manufac-
turing category of point sources.
Pursuant to sections 301, 304(b) and (c), 306(b), and
307(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
39 FR 7526 (February 26, 1974) 40 CFR Part 427
Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category
Rules and Regulations
Establishes final effluent limitations guidelines for
existing sources and standards of performance and pretreat-
ment standards for new sources within the asbestos-cement
pipe, asbestos-cement sheet, asbestos paper (starch binder),
asbestos paper (elastomeric binder), asbestos millboard,
asbestos roofing products, and asbestos floor tile sub-
categories of the asbestos manufacturing category of point
sources.
Pursuant to sections 301, 304(b) and (c), 306(b) and (c),
and 307(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (cont'd)
39 FR 7534 (February 26, 1974) 40 CFR Part 427
Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category. Application
of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Existing Sources to
Pretreatment Standards for Incompatible Pollutants
Proposed Rules
Deals with the.application of the effluent limitations
guidelines to pretreatment standards for the introduction of
incompatible pollutants into municipal systems by existing
sources in the asbestos-cement pipe, asbestos-cement sheet,
asbestos paper (starch binder), asbestos paper (elastomeric
binder), asbestos millboard, asbestos roofing products and
asbestos floor tile subcategories of the asbestos manufac-
turing point source category.
Pursuant to sections 301, 304, and 307(b) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act.
39 FR 31592 (August 29, 1974) 40 CFR Part 427
Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category. Effluent
Limitations and Guidelines for Certain Subcategories
Proposed Rules
Amends 40 CFR Part 427, asbestos manufacturing point source
category, by adding the coating or finishing of asbestos
textiles subcategory, the solvent recovery subcategory, the
vapor absorption subcategory, and the wet dust collection
subcategory.
Pursuant to sections 301, 304 (b) and (c), 306 (b) and 307(c)
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (cont'd)
40 FR 1874 (January 9, 1975) 40 CFR Part 427
Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category.
Rules and Regulations
Purpose of this notice is to establish final effluent
limitations and guidelines for existing sources and
standards of performance and pretreatment standards for
new sources in the asbestos manufacturing category of
point sources by adding thereto the coating or finishing
of asbestos textiles subcategory, the solvent recovery
subcategory, the vapor absorption subcategory, and the
wet dust collection subcategory.
Pursuant to sections 301, 304(b) and (c), 306(b) and (c)
and 307(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
40 FR 1879 (January 9, 1975) 40 CFR Part 427
Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category; Pretreatment
Standards for Existing Sources. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
The proposal will amend 40 CFR Part 427, asbestos manu-
facturing point source category, establishing for the
coating or finishing of asbestos textiles subcategory, the
vapor absorption subcategory, and the wet dust collection
subcategory therein the extent of application of effluent
limitations guidelines to existing sources which discharge
to publicly owned treatment works.
Pursuant to section 307(b) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act.
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Toxic Substances Control Act
42 FR 39182 (August 2, 1977) 40 CFR Parts 700 and 710
Toxic Substances Control. General Provisions and Inventory
Reporting Requirements; Supplemental Notice; Public Meeting
Proposed Rules
For those minerals, such as asbestos, which may present a
risk to human health or the environment, EPA will require
information on uses, exposure, and other factors necessary
in assessing that risk.
Pursuant to section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control
Act.
42 FR 64572 (December 23, 1977) 40 CFR Part 710
Toxic Substances Control. Inventory Reporting Regulations
Rules and Regulations
Naturally occurring chemical substances are automatically
included under the inventory reporting regulations. Asbestos
would be included under the definition of a naturally
occurring chemical substance which is (1) unprocessed or (2)
processed only by manual, mechanical or gravitational
means; by dissolution in water; by flotation; or by heating
solely to remove water. The Agency will require reporting on
a selective basis from manufacturers and processors of
naturally occurring chemical substances. In addition, the
Agency will use its authority to identify and regulate any
unreasonable risks to health or the environment presented by
naturally occurring chemical substances.
Pursuant to sections 4, 6, 7, and 8(a) of the Toxic Substances
Control Act.
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Consumer Product Safety Act
42 FR 38782 (July 29, 1977) 16 CFR Part 1145
Respirable Free-Form Asbestos. Proposed Rules to Regulate
Consumer Patching Compounds and Artificial Emberizing
Materials (Embers and Ash) Containing Respirable Free-Form
Asbestos, Under the Consumer Product Safety Act
Proposed Rules
The Commission proposes to regulate consumer patching
compounds and artificial emberizing materials (embers and
ash) containing respirable free-form asbestos under the
Consumer Product Safety Act instead of the Federal Hazardous
Substances Act, to address the risk of cancer associated
with inhalation of asbestos fibers.
Pursuant to 30(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
42 FR 38783 (July 29, 1977) 16 CFR Parts 1304 and 1305
Respirable Free-Form Asbestos. Proposal to Ban Certain
Patching Compounds and Artificial Emberizing Materials
(Embers and Ash)
Proposed Banning Rules
The Commission proposes to ban two consumer products containing
asbestos that can be inhaled: (1) consumer patching compounds
used to join or repair interior walls and ceilings and (2)
artificial emberizing materials made with respirable free-form
asbestos for use in fireplaces to simulate live embers and ash.
Pursuant to section 30(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
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Consumer Product Safety Act (cont'd)
42 FR 63354 (December 15, 1977) 16 CFR Part 1145
Regulation of Products Subject to Other Acts Under the
Consumer Product Safety Act. Consumer Patching Compounds
and Artificial Emberizing Materials (Embers and Ash) Con-
taining Respirable Free-Form Asbestos
Rules and Regulations
The Commission issues final rules determining that it is in
the public interest to regulate consumer patching compounds
and artificial emberizing materials (embers and ash) containing
respirable, free-form asbestos, for the purpose of addressing
the risk of cancer associated with inhalation of asbestos
fibers, under the Consumer Product Safety Act rather than
under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
Pursuant to section 30(d) of the Consumer Product Safety
Act.
42 FR 63354 (December 15, 1977) 16 CFR Parts 1304 and 1305
Consumer Patching Compounds and Artificial Emberizing
Materials (Embers and Ash) Containing Respirable Free-Form
Asbestos. Establishment As Banned Hazardous Products.
Rules and Regulations
The Commission declares that the following products containing
respirable free-form asbestos are banned hazardous products:
(1) Consumer patching compounds used to join or repair
interior walls and ceilings (mixing of the product before it
is applied, sanding of the product after it is dried, and
cleanup after completion of the process, release asbestos
fibers that can be inhaled); and (2) artificial emberizing
materials (embers and ash) used in fireplaces to simulate
live embers and ash (ordinary air currents in the household
move asbestos fibers that can be inhaled).
Pursuant to sections 8 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety
Act.
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
41 FR 53824 (December 9, 1976) 49 CFR Parts 170-189
Environmental and Health Effects Materials. Advanced Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
The Materials Transportation Bureau is giving notice that it
is considering whether new or additional controls are
necessary for classes of materials presenting certain
hazards to humans and to the environment and which are not
generally subject to the existing Hazardous Materials
Regulations. Asbestos (or chysotile, amosite, crocidolite,
tremolite, anthophyllite, actinolite) is listed as a material
to be considered for regulation.
Pursuant to section 104 of the Hazardous Materials Trans-
portation Act.
43 FR 8562 (March 2, 1978) 49 CFR Parts 172-177
Transportation of Asbestos. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
Asbestos must be offered for transportation and transported
in (1) rigid, airtight packaging such as metal or fiber
drums, or (2) bags when in closed freight containers, motor
vehicles, or rail cars that are loaded by the consignor and
unloaded by the consignee. Asbestos includes any of the
following hydrated mineral silicates: chrysotile, crocidolite,
amosite, anthophyllite asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and
actinolite asbestos, and every product containing any of
these minerals.
Asbestos which is immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial
binder material (such as cement, plastic, asphalt, resins or
mineral ore) and manufactured products containing asbestos
are not subject to the requirements of the proposed rule.
Pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
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Federal Food, Drug/ and Cosmetic Act
37 FR 3645 (February 18, 1972) 21 CFR Part 191
Asbestos-Containing Garments for General Use. Proposed
Classification as Banned Hazardous Substance
Proposed Rulemaking
The Commissioner finds that asbestos-containing garments
marketed for general use, other than those having a bona
fide application for fire fighting, are hazardous substances,
that cautionary labeling is inadequate to protect the public
health and safety, and therefore, that such articles should
be kept from interstate commerce.
Pursuant to section 2(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Hazardous
Substances Act and to section 701(e) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
37 FR 14872 (July 26, 1972) 21 CFR Part 191
Hazardous Substances: Definitions and Procedural and
Interpretative Regulations. Asbestos-Containing Garments
for General Use; Classification as Banned Hazardous
Substances.
Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner finds that notwithstanding such cautionary
labeling as is or may be required under the Federal Hazardous
Substance Act, the degree or nature of the hazard involved
in the presence or use of asbestos-containing garments for
general use in households is such that the objective of
the protection of the public health and safety can be
adequately served only by keeping such substances, when so
intended or packaged, out of the channels of interstate
commerce.
Pursuant to section 2(q)(l)(B) of the Federal Hazardous
Substances Act and to section 701 (e) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (cont'd)
37 FR 16407 (August 12, 1972) 21 CFR Part 121
Food Additives. Proposal Regarding Regulation of Prior-
Sanctioned Food Ingredients
Proposed Rulemaking
The Commissioner proposes to issue a regulation for talc,
which has a prior sanction for use in coating polished rice.
Asbestos-form particles are present in talc used to coat
rice. Since asbestos is-carcinogenic when inhaled and
asbestos-form particles may therefore be injurious to health
when ingested, and since talc can be processed to remove
asbestos-form particles, it is prudent to require that talc
which is to be used in the manufacture of food or food
packaging be free of asbestos-form particles.
Pursuant to sections 201(s), 409, and 701(a) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
38 FR 27076 (September 28, 1973) 21 CFR Parts 121, 128, 133
Asbestos Particles in Food and Drugs. Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
Any food or food additive and any drug or drug component
produced, manufactured, processed or prepared using a filter
made wholly or partially of asbestos shall be deemed to be
adulterated. Any drug or drug component containing talc
which has not been demonstrated to be free of asbestos
particles shall be deemed to be adulterated.
Pursuant to sections 402, 502, and 701 of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (cont'd)
40 FR 11865 (March 14, 1975) 21 CFR Part 133
Drugs; Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacture,
Processing, Packing, or Holding. Asbestos-Form Particles in
Drugs for Parenteral Injection
Rules and Regulations
Filters used in the manufacture, processing or packaging of
components of drug products for parenteral injection in
humans shall not release fibers into such products. No
asbestos-containing or other fiber-releasing filter may be
used in the manufacture, processing, or packaging of such
products unless it is not possible to manufacture that drug
product or component without the use of such a filter. If
use of a fiber-releasing filter is required, an additional
non-fiber releasing filter shall subsequently be used to
reduce the content of any asbestos-form particles in the
drug product or component.
Containers for parenteral drugs, drug products or drug
components shall be cleansed with water which has been
filtered through a non-fiber-releasing filter. Product
containers and their components shall not be reactive,
additive, or absorptive so as to alter the safety, identity,
strength, quality, or purity of the drug or its components
beyond the official or established requirements and shall
provide adequate protection against external factors that
can cause deterioration or contamination of the drug.
Delays any final regulation for talc until an acceptable
method for determining the presence of asbestos particles
can be developed for this substance.
Pursuant to sections 501, 502, and 701 of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (cont'd)
40 FR 26683 (June 25, 1975) 21 CFR Part 121
Electrolytic Diaphragm Process for Salt. Proposed Revocation
Proposed Rules
The Commissioner is staying the effective date of the
regulation (39 FR 34192 dated September 23, 1974, attached)
pertaining to the electrolytic diaphragm process for salt
and proposing its revocation. Under the conditions specified
in the regulation, the additional data fail to establish
that the process is capable of producing food grade salt
that does not contain levels of asbestos impurity greatly
in excess of those in conventionally produced salt.
Pursuant to sections 201(s), 409, and 701(a) of the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
41 FR 3286 (January 22, 1976) 21 CFR Part 121
Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption.
Electrolytic Diaphragm Process for Salt, Revocation
Rules and Regulations
The commissioner concludes that the electrolytic diaphragm
process has not been established as safe under the condi-
tions specified in the regulation. The amount of asbestos
impurity in the sample of salt produced by the electrolytic
diaphragm process is greater by several orders of magnitude
than that in the sample of salt produced by conventional
means. The Commissioner, therefore, concludes that revoca-
tion of the regulation is justified.
Pursuant to sections 201(s), 409, and 701(a) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act
38 FR 7822 (March 26, 1973)
Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Health and Safety Symposium on
Talc Dust Hazards. Notice of Public Meeting
Notices
Notice is given that a public meeting will be held to obtain
information relating to the characterization of airborne
dust from mining and milling of minerals containing talc and
tremolite, and where possible, medical data related to
disease and exposure to talc and tremolite dust from mining
and milling.
38 FR 23383 (August 29, 1973) 30 CFR Parts 55, 56, 57
Proposed Health and Safety Standards
Metal and Nonmetallic Open Pit Mines
Sand, Gravel, and Crushed Stone Operations
Metal and Nonmetallic Underground Mines
Proposed Rules
The TWA airborne concentration of asbestos dust to which
employees are exposed shall not exceed 5 fibers per milliliter
greater than 5 microns in length, as determined by the
membrane filter method at 400-450X magnification phase
contrast illumination. Concentrations above 5 fibers per
milliliter, but not to exceed 10 fibers per milliliter, may
be permitted up to a total of 15 minutes in an hour for up
to 5 hours in an 8-hour day.
Pursuant to section 6 of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic
Mine Safety Act.
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Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act (cont'd)
39 FR 24316 (July 1, 1974) 30 CFR Parts 55, 56, 57
Health and Safety Standards-
Metal and Nonmetallic Open Pit Mines
Sand, Gravel, and Crushed Stone Operations
Metal and Nonmetallic Underground Mines
Rules and Regulations
The 8-hour TWA airborne concentration of asbestos dust to
which employees are exposed shall not exceed 5 fibers per
milliliter greater than 5 microns in length, as determined
by the membrane filter method at 400-450 magnification phase
contrast illumination. No employee shall be exposed at any
time to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers in excess
of 10 fibers, longer than 5 microns, per milliliter of air
as determined by the membrane filter method over a minimum
sampling time of 15 min.
The term "asbestos" as used herein is limited to the following
minerals: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophylite
asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos.
Pursuant to section 6 of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic
Mine Safety Act.
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42 FR 35000 (July 7, 1977) 30 CFR Parts 55, 56, and 57
New and Revised Health Standards. Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
The health standards are to be amended by: (1) revising the
definition of "potable" to "potable water" which will provide
the minimum health requirements for drinking water as
established by the State or community in which the mine is
located, or the Public Health Service drinking water standards;
(2) prohibiting the use or storage of certain specified
toxic chemical substances except under laboratory conditions
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Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act (cont'd)
approved by a nationally recognized agency acceptable to the
Secretary; (3) revising existing mandatory standards by
reducing the 8-hr TWA airborne concentration of asbestos
dust to which employees are to be exposed from 5 fibers/ml
greater than 5 microns in length to 2 fibers/ml; and (4)
prohibiting silica sand or other materials containing more
than 1 percent free silica from being used as an abrasive
substance in abrasive cleaning operations underground and
limiting such use in surface activities only with the use of
full-flow respiratory protection, or equivalents to all
exposed persons.
Pursuant to section 6 of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic
Mine Safety Act.
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Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act
37 FR 23645 (November 7, 1972) 30 CFR Part 71
Coal Mine Health and Safety. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Proposed Rulemaking
The 8-hour average airborne concentration of asbestos dust
to which miners are exposed shall not exceed two fibers per
cubic centimeter of air. Exposure to a concentration
greater than two fibers per cubic centimeter of air, but not
to exceed 10 fibers per cubic centimeter of air, may be
permitted for a total of 1 hour each 8-hour day. The
determination of fiber concentration shall be made by counting
all fibers longer than 5 micrometers in length and with a
length-to-width ratio of at least 3 to 1 in at least 20
randomly selected fields using phase contrast microscopy at
400-450 magnification.
Pursuant to section 101(e) of the Federal Coal Mine Health
and Safety Act.
39 FR 13003 (April 10, 1974) 30 CFR Part 71
Coal Mine Health and Safety. Notice of Objections Filed and
Hearing Requested on Asbestos Dust Standard for Surface Work
Areas of Ungerground Coal Mines and Surface Coal Mines.
Proposed Rules
Notice is given that written objections were timely filed
with the Director, Bureau of Mines, stating the grounds for
objections and requesting a hearing on substantially all of
the proposed amendments (threshold limit values for gases,
dusts, fumes, mists, and vapors; standard and measurement
requirements for asbestos dust; noise level measurement
procedures). Subsequently this request was modified to
cover only the proposed new standard for exposure to asbestos,
Pursuant to section 101(f) of the Federal Coal Mine Health
and Safety Act.
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Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act (cont'd)
39 FR 28176 (August 5, 1974)
Asbestos Exposure in Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work
Areas of Underground Mines; Findings of Fact
Notices
On the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing held
on June 5, 1974, the Director of the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health finds that a standard requiring
coal mine operators to maintain the 8-hour average airborne
concentration of asbestos dust to which miners are exposed
at or below two fibers (greater than 5 microns in length)
per cubic centimeter of air but not to exceed 10 fibers per
cubic centimeter more than one hour of each 8-hour day, is
necessary for the protection of life and the prevention of
occupational diseases of miners.
Pursuant to section 101(g) of the Federal Coal Mine Health
and Safety Act.
41 FR 10223 (March 10, 1976) 30 CFR Part 71
Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines and Surface
Coal Mines. Exposure to Asbestos
Rules and Regulations
The 8-hour average airborne concentration of asbestos dust
to which miners are exposed shall not exceed two fibers/cc
of air. Exposure to a concentration greater than two
fibers/cc of air, but not to exceed 10 fibers/cc of air, may
be permitted for a total of 1 hour each 8-hour day. The
term asbestos means chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite,
anthophylite asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and actinolite
asbestos but does not include nonfibrous or nonasbestiform
minerals.
The determination of fiber concentration shall be made by
counting all fibers longer than 5 micrometers in length and
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Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act (cont'd)
with a length-to-width ratio of at least 3 to 1 in at least
20 randomly selected fields using phase contrast microscopy
at 400-450 magnification.
Pursuant to section 101(h) of the Federal Coal Mine Health
and Safety Act.
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Occupational Safety and Health Act
36 FR 10466 at 10506 (May 29, 1971) 29 CFR Part 1910
Occupational Health and Environmental Control. Air Contami-
nants (Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dust, and Mists)
Rules and Regulations
Exposures by inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or
contact to any material or substance at concentrations above
those specified for the given material or substance shall be
avoided, or protective equipment shall be provided and used.
The concentration specified for asbestos is 12 fibers per
milliliter greater than 5 microns in length as determined by
the membrane filter method at 430X phase contrast magnification
or 2 millions of particles per cubic foot of air, based on
impinger samples counted by light-field techniques.
Pursuant to section 8(g) of the Williams-Steiger Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
36 FR 23207 (December 7, 1971) 29 CFR Part 1910
Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Emergency Standard
for Exposure to Asbestos Dust
Rules and Regulations
The 8-hour TWA airborne concentration of asbestos dust to
which employees are exposed shall not exceed 5 fibers per
milliliter greater than 5 microns in length, as determined
by the membrane filter method at 400-450 X magnification
phase contrast illumination. Concentrations above 5 fibers
per milliliter, but not to exceed 10 fibers per milliliter,
may be permitted up to a total of 15 minutes in an hour for
up to 5 hours in an 8-hour day.
Pursuant to section 6(c) of the Williams-Steiger Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (cont'd)
37 FR 466 (January 12, 1972) 29 CFR Part 1910
Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust. Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking
Proposed Rulemaking
The 8-hour TWA airborne concentration of asbestos dust to
which employees are exposed shall not exceed 5 fibers longer
than 5 microns per milliliter, as determined by the membrane
filter method at 400-450 X (magnification) phase contrast
illumination. Concentrations above 5 fibers per milliliter,
but not to exceed 10 fibers per milliliter, may be permitted
up to a total of 15 minutes in an hour, but for not more than
5 hours in an 8-hour day.
Pursuant to section 6(b) and (c) of the Williams-Steiger
Occupational Safety and Health Act.
37 FR 11318 (June 7, 1972) 29 CFR Part 1910
Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Standard for
Exposure to Asbestos Dust
Rules and Regulations
Permissible exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos
fibers —
(1) Standard effective July 7, 1972. The 8-hour
TWA airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers to which any
employee may be exposed shall not exceed five fibers, longer
than 5 micrometers, per cubic centimeter of air as determined
by the membrane filter method at 400-450 X (magnification)
with phase contrast illumination.
(2) Standard effective July 1, 1976. The 8-hour TWA
airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers to which any
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (cont'd)
employee may be exposed shall not exceed two fibers longer
than 5 micrometers, per cubic centimeter of air.
(3) Ceiling Concentration. No employee shall be
exposed at any time to airborne concentrations of asbestos
fibers in excess of 10 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers,
per cubic centimeter of air.
Includes methods of compliance, warning signs, monitoring,
medical examinations, and recordkaeping.
Pursuant to sections 6(b) and (c) and 8(c) of the Williams-
Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act.
40 FR 47652 (October 9, 1975) 29 CFR Part 1910
Occupational Exposure to Asbestos. Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking
Proposed Rules
This standard, as revised, would continue to apply to all
employments covered by the Act but would exclude the con-
struction industry.
The proposed standard would lower the permissible exposure
to 500,000 fibers/in3 for an 8-hour TWA exposure, and reduce
the permissible ceiling exposure to 5,000,000 asbestos
fibers/m3 for any period not exceeding 15 minutes; extend
the retention period for medical and monitoring records to
forty years, or for the duration of employment plus twenty
years, whichever is longer; provide procedures for the
transfer of medical and monitoring records of certain former
employers; require specific minimum data on medical and
monitoring records; revise the procedures for initial and
subsequent monitoring; modify the definitions of "asbestos"
and "asbestos fiber"; add provisions for employee hygiene,
information, and training; revise and update the requirements
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (cont'd)
for respirators, and warning signs and labels; and establish
a time parameter for sampling ceiling concentrations. In
addition, the proposal contains work practices to be followed
for certain operations and processes involving asbestos.
The proposed standard also provides for regulated areas.
Any work area where a person may be exposed to airborne
concentrations of asbestos fibers in excess of either of the
limits stated above (8-hour or ceiling) shall be designated
a regulated area. Only authorized persons may be allowed to
enter such an area. A daily roster of all persons entering
a regulated area shall be made and maintained. The presence
or consumption of food or beverages and the presence or use
of smoking or nonfood chewing shall be prohibited in regulated
areas.
Pursuant to sections 6(b) and 8(c) of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
41 FR 11504 (March 19, 1976) 29 CFR Part 1910
Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Standard for
Exposure to Asbestos
Rules and Regulations
Extends the recordkeeping requirement for exposure monitoring
from three years to twenty years.
Pursuant to sections 6(b) and 8(c) of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
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TECHNICAL REPORT DATA
(Please read Instructions on the reverse before completing)
1. REPORT NO.
EPA-560/6-79~Q07
2.
3. RECIPIENT'S ACCESSION NO..
4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE
Federal Register Citations Pertaining to the
Regulation of Asbestos
5. REPORT DATE
April 1979
6. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE
7. AUTHOR(S)
Joseph J. Breen
Elizabeth F. Bryan
8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NO
9. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS
10. PROGRAM ELEMENT NO.
11. CONTRACT/GRANT NO.
12. SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Toxic Substances
401 M St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
13. TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED
In House
14. SPONSORING AGENCY CODE
15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
16. ABSTRACT
Federal regulations governing the production and use of asbestos and asbestos-
containing materials continue to focus their attention on the adverse health
and environmental effects of asbestos. To obtain an appreciation of the scope
of the current regulatory status of asbestos, a compilation was made of Federal
Register citations pertaining to the regulation of asbestos by CPSC, DOT, EPA,
FDA, MESA, and OSHA. An abstract of each citation was prepared and filed chrono-
logically by statutory authority within the individual agencies. The resulting
document, as presented here, provides a condensed source of information relating
to the development of the various standards presently enforced by the agencies
as well as proposals for new or modified regulations.
7.
KEY WORDS AND DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTORS
b.lDENTIFIERS/OPEN ENDED TERMS C. COSATI Field/Group
Asbestos
Asbestos regulations
8. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT
Unlimited
19. SECURITY CLASS (This Report)'
Unclassified
21. NO. OF PAGES
40
20. SECURITY CLASS (This page)
22. PRICE
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