Asbestos Program
Welcome to the Illinois EPA Asbestos Unit.
Contact:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Fax: |
Alan Grimmett,
Manager
(217) 785-2011
(217) 782-1875 |
Address:
Asbestos Unit
1021 North Grand Avenue East
P.O. Box 19276
Springfield, Il. 62794-9276 |
Overview:
The Illinois EPA Asbestos Unit is dedicated to protect the people of
the State of Illinois and the environment from asbestos exposure. Illinois
EPA is delegated authority by the USEPA to enforce the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). NESHAP regulates asbestos
during demolition, renovation and disposal.
Certain parts of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act also regulate
asbestos.
The following information is available on this site:
Asbestos Fees
How Do I Manage
Asbestos in my House or Apartment Building?
How Do I
Manage Asbestos in my Building?
Combined Notification of Demolition and Renovation
Form
The Combined Notification of Demolition and Renovation form is
used for notifications sent to IEPA, Illinois Department of Public
Health (IDPH), and Cook County. A separate copy must be sent to each
agency if you are required to send a form to IDPH or Cook County.
These forms are in PDF format. Download and save the form to your computer.
You can fill out either form electronically but you must print it in order
to provide the required original signature. Once completed, mail it
to the above address.
USEPA Website
- This site has some very good guidance documents.
Illinois
Department of Public Health - For information regarding asbestos
training, or licensure, please contact IDPH at (217) 782-3517. IDPH
also has regulations regarding schools, and commercial and public buildings.
Occupational
Safety & Health Administration - US Department of Labor - OSHA regulations
also apply to asbestos projects.
Current Best
Practices for Vermiculite Attic Insulation - USEPA - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) offices have received a large number of phone calls
from citizens concerned about vermiculite insulation in their home that might
be contaminated with asbestos. EPA is gathering more information about vermiculite
insulation and other products containing vermiculite.
Please Note: Some municipalities have permit fees or other regulations
regarding asbestos abatement and/or demolition activities. Please check
with local authorities prior to demolition/renovation activities.
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