Regulatory Information
Resources by Environmental Issues
Asbestos | Where can I find information about Asbestos?
Bay Area Quality Management District (BAAQMD) offers several resources and regulatory information:
– RULE 2 (DEMO/RENO)
– J# Application Page
– J# FAQ
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires public school districts and non-profit schools including charter schools and schools affiliated with religious institutions to follow these regulations:
– Regulatory Standard
ASHARA/MAP
– Regulatory Standard
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) are stationary source standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), which you can find here:
– Regulatory Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also has regulatory standards regarding asbestos:
– Industry Standard: 1910
Lanier Law firm put out a guide on what homeowners need to know about asbestos and the removal process:
– Asbestos and Removal Guide
Lead | What are the regulations regarding Lead?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has several regulatory standards for lead:
– Regulations
– RRP
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also has regulatory standards regarding lead:
– Industry Standard
– Lead in Construction (PDF)
Mold | What resources are there regarding Mold?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a great resource for mold information:
– EPA Mold Home Page
– Testing and Sampling
– Guide for Mold in Home
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has regulatory standards regarding mold:
– OSHA Mold Home Page
– Guide to Mold in the Workplace
Radon | Where can I get the latest information on Radon?
VOCs | What are the environmental standards for VOCs?
The Environment Protection Agency offers information on the regulatory guides for VOCs:
– What are VOCs?
– IAQ Technical Overview
PCBs | Where can I get the latest regulations on PCBs?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers some good information here:
The Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA) also has great resources: