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Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
OES - Permit Support Services Division

Notifications and Accreditations Section
P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA  70821-4313 
Physical Address: 602 North 5th St, BR, LA 70802 
Phone No. (225) 219-3181; Fax No. (225) 219-3310* New 

Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Katrina (Ends March 31, 2009) http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/news/pdf/12cHurricaneKatrina4thEXTENSIONof12thAmendedDeclarationofEmergencyAdministrativeOrder82808.pdf

First Amended Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Gustav - Extended to Jan. 5, 2009: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/news/pdf/Gustave123.pdf

Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Ike - Extended to Jan. 12, 2009: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/news/pdf/Ike.extension.second.12-10-08.pdf

Hurricane Demolitions web page - http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2885/Default.aspx

Link to the Lead Web Site: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2884/Default.aspx

 Web Contact: Jodi.Miller@la.gov

Asbestos Web Page

*Attention: Persons Interested in Receiving Asbestos and Lead Updates: If you are not on the Email Distribution List and would like to be added for Notices for Asbestos and/or Lead information, please email Jodi Miller at Jodi.Miller@la.gov to request that you be added to the list.  See the presentations as well as accreditation applications and notifications below:  

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)  In accordance with the LDEQ Air Quality Regulations, LAC 33:III.5151.F.1.f, any contractor performing removal of asbestos containing material that involves Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (see definition in LAC 33:III.5151.B) must become licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. You may contact the LSLBC by phone, 225-765-2301 or view their web site for additional information at http://www.LSLBC.louisiana.gov/  

Solid Waste Transporters Only   Revised 12/19/08

Solid Waste Notifications List  (includes Transporters)    (Rev 10/6/08)  A Solid Waste (SW) Transporter # is required to transport any type of solid waste in this state.  This includes any demolition debris and asbestos.  Contact Suzanne Bordelon of the Notifications and Accreditations Section at 225-219-3253 for a number if you don't have one. 

  Most Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos

  • Most Frequently Asked Questions by Asbestos Contractors     Revised 10/29/08 (This document contains important information for Asbestos Abatement Contractors licensing and accreditations requirements)
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions by Individuals Seeking Asbestos Accreditation     (Rev 9/19/08) This document contains information for individuals seeking accreditation and also discusses training requirements.)
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos by Homeowners      (Revised 9/24/08)  (This document contains important information regarding Asbestos removal from single family dwellings.) 
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos by Non-Profit Entities    (Revised 9/29/08) (This document contains information regarding removal of vinyl asbestos flooring and asphalt and cement based shingles from non-profit or other entities.)

LDEQ Asbestos Contacts

Notifications and Accreditations Staff (BR Main Office Staff)      (Revised 8/25/2008- *Note: New Phone numbers)

Surveillance Staff - Surveillance Regional Office Map http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/66/Default.aspx (Click on map to get a list of Regional Contact Information) or Click on this document for Asbestos Regional Contacts:  

**Map to LDEQ, Baton Rouge Main Office:   **

Asbestos Regulations

Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Code (ERC), Title 33:Part III (Louisiana Air Quality Regulations      http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/1674/Default.aspx 

Chapter 27:  Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings Regulation.  Includes provisions for Training Providers and Accreditations (LAC 33:III.Chapter 27).
Chapter 51 (§5151):  Emission Standard for Asbestos. Subchapter M.  Includes Asbestos definitions and standards for Demolition and Renovation.   

 Asbestos Accreditation and Notification Forms  

Accreditation Requirements to Ensure Faster Service:  All Asbestos and Lead Accreditation Applications MUST be accompanied with one front face view 1"x 1¼" photograph for each discipline requested.  Also, a check or money order made out to LDEQ must accompany your application.  Please note, LDEQ does not accept cash.   

  • AAC-1:  Asbestos Accreditation Form    (10/1/08) This form is used when applying for all disciplines: Worker, Contractor/Supervisor, Inspector, (Required for schools and state buildings only: Management Planner, Project Designer).
  • AAC-1: Applicacion para Acreditacion de Asbestos  (10/1/08) 
  • AAC-2:  Demolition & Renovation Notification Form     (Revised 8/26/2008)  This form is used any time a demolition occurs whether the structure contains asbestos or not.  If an accredited inspector certifies that there is no asbestos in the structure, complete only the information that pertains to demolition and mark and sign as a Negative Declaration.  This form is also required prior to a demolition or renovation of a structure that contains asbestos and when applying for an ADVF (Asbestos Disposal Verification Form) which must accompany the asbestos being taken to the Louisiana recognized asbestos landfill (in-state or out of state).  

    AAC-2 Instructions:        (Revised 12/29/2008)

  • AAC-3:   Asbestos Training Provider Recognition Form    (Rev 12/23/08) 
  • AAC-4:  Asbestos Trainer Recognition Form     (Revised 8/26/08)
  • AAC-5:  Asbestos Course Notification Form      (Revised 8/26/08)
  • AAC-7is: Asbestos Landfill Recognition Form - In State Landfill    (Rev 9/23/08)
  • AAC-7os: Asbestos Landfill Recognition Form - Out of State Landfills    (Rev 9/23/08)
  • AAC-8:  Required Elements for Asbestos Management Plan      (Rev 10/30/2008) See important information regarding the new AAC-8 Forms below!

AAC-8 Information: *Note that the AAC-8 is an interactive Asbestos Management Plan and the information shall be typed or hand written on the form itself, not referencing another document as in the previous form. Email Kathryn Berry at Kathryn.Berry@la.gov if you have any questions.

 

AAC-8 Information: For initial asbestos Management Plans or new Management Plans lost in the recent natural disasters.

Note: The revised AAC-8 form is only for initial Asbestos Management Plans. If there is a Management Plan already in place for an existing facility, the Plan just needs to be updated with the 6-month inspections, 3-year inspections (3-year applicable for schools only), and any renovations or additions, etc.  If you no longer have a copy of the asbestos Management Plan as in the case of recent natural disasters, a new Management Plan must be developed using this new form unless you discuss an alternative plan with LDEQ.

Louisiana Asbestos Accreditation Lists by Discipline

  • Asbestos Workers      (Revised 12/19/2008)
  • Asbestos Contractor/Supervisors      (Revised 12/19/2008)
  • Asbestos Inspectors       (Revised 12/19/2008)
  • Asbestos Management Planners      (Revised 12/16/2008)
  • Asbestos Project Designers     (Revised 12/19/2008)  

Asbestos Training Providers

  • Asbestos Training Providers List      (Revised 12/3/2008) 
  • Active Asbestos Trainers List     (Revised 12/23/2008) 
  • Asbestos Training Course Schedule - For a current list of asbestos training courses, please see contact &/or website info on the above Asbestos Training Providers list.

Louisiana Recognized Asbestos Landfills

  • Asbestos Disposal Sites Recognized by Louisiana that Accept Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM)       (Revised 10/21/2008)  (See definition of RACM in LAC 33:III.5151.B)  Contact: Jodi Miller at Jodi.Miller@la.gov  
  • Asbestos Disposal Sites Recognized by Louisiana that Accept Non-Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (Non-RACM)  C&D disposal sites may take non-RACM only if their Solid Waste Permit authorizes it.  You may contact the Waste Division's C&D website to verify which types of materials are accepted: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Portals/0/permits/4-26-06%20Type%20III%20Facilities.pdf  

Asbestos  Demolition and Renovation Notification

Projects List

Provided for by the ARNAD (Asbestos Remediation Notification-ADVF database implemented 12/20/2006)       (Query pulled 12/24/08)   
 
   

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