Section 326IAC14-10-4. Procedures for asbestos emission control

   Each owner or operator of a demolition or renovation activity to whom this section applies according to section 1 of this rule, shall comply with the following emission control procedures:

(1) Remove all RACM from a facility being demolished or renovated before any activity begins that would break up, dislodge, or similarly disturb the material or preclude access to the material for subsequent removal. However, RACM need not be removed before demolition if the RACM meets any one (1) of the following requirements:

(A) It is Category I nonfriable ACM that:

(i) is not in poor condition;

(ii) is not friable; and

(iii) will not become friable during demolition.

(B) It is on a facility component that:

(i) is encased in concrete or other similarly hard material; and

(ii) is adequately wet whenever exposed during demolition.

(C) It was not accessible for testing and was, therefore, not discovered until after demolition began and, as a result of the demolition, the material cannot be safely removed. If not removed for safety reasons, the exposed RACM and any asbestos-contaminated debris must be treated as asbestos-containing waste material and must be adequately wet at all times until properly disposed of at a waste disposal site operated in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 61.150* and 329 IAC 10-8 [329 IAC 10-8 was repealed filed Jan 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.: 21 IR 1733.].

(D) It is Category II nonfriable ACM and the probability is low that the materials will become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder during demolition.

(2) When a facility component that contains, is covered with, or is coated with RACM is being taken out of the facility as a unit or in sections, the following shall occur:

(A) Adequately wet all RACM exposed during cutting or disjoining operations.

(B) Carefully lower each unit or section to the floor and to ground level, not dropping, throwing, sliding, or otherwise damaging or disturbing the RACM.

(3) When RACM is stripped from a facility component while it remains in place in the facility, adequately wet the RACM during the stripping operation. In renovation operations, wetting is not required if the following occur:

(A) The owner or operator has obtained prior written approval from the department based on a written application that wetting to comply with this subdivision would unavoidably damage equipment or present a safety hazard.

(B) The owner or operator uses one (1) or more of the following emission control methods:

(i) A local exhaust ventilation and collection system designed and operated to capture the particulate asbestos material produced by the stripping and removal of the asbestos materials. The system must exhibit no visible emissions to the outside air or be designed and operated in accordance with the requirements in 40 CFR 61.152*.

(ii) A glove bag system designed and operated to contain the particulate asbestos material produced by the stripping of the asbestos materials.

(iii) Leak-tight wrapping to contain all RACM prior to dismantlement.

(C) In renovation operations where wetting would result in equipment damage or a safety hazard and the methods allowed in clause (B) cannot be used, another method may be used after obtaining written approval from the department based upon a determination that it is equivalent to wetting in controlling emissions or to the methods allowed in clause (B).

(D) A copy of the department's written approval shall be kept at the work site and made available for inspection.

(E) Denial by the department of prior written approval referenced in this subdivision may be appealed under IC 4-21.5-3-7.

(4) After a facility component covered with, coated with, or containing RACM has been taken out of the facility as a unit or in sections under subdivision (2), it shall be stripped or contained in leak-tight wrapping, except as described in subdivision (5). If stripped, perform either of the following:

(A) Adequately wet RACM during stripping.

(B) Use a local exhaust ventilation and collection system designed and operated to capture the particulate asbestos material produced by the stripping. The system must exhibit no visible emissions to the outside air or be designed and operated in accordance with the requirements in 40 CFR 61.152*.

(5) For large facility components, such as reactor vessels, large tanks, and steam generators, but not beams, that must be handled in accordance with subdivisions (2) through (4), the RACM is not required to be stripped if the following requirements are met:

(A) The component is removed, transported, stored, disposed of, or reused without disturbing or damaging the RACM.

(B) The component is encased in a leak-tight wrapping.

(C) The leak-tight wrapping is labeled according to 40 CFR 61.149(d)(1)(i)*, 40 CFR 61.149(d)(1)(ii)*, and 40 CFR 61.149(d)(1)(iii)* during all loading and unloading operations and during storage.

(6) For all RACM, including material that has been removed or stripped, the following requirements must be met:

(A) Adequately wet the material and ensure that it remains wet until collected and contained or treated for disposal and is disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR 61.150* and 329 IAC 10-8 [329 IAC 10-8 was repealed filed Jan 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.: 21 IR 1733.] (RACM shall be adequately wet throughout all stages of disposal).

(B) Carefully lower the materials to the ground and floor, not dropping, throwing, sliding, or otherwise damaging or disturbing the material.

(C) Transport the material to the ground via leak-tight chutes or containers if it has been removed or stripped more than fifty (50) feet above ground level and was not removed as units or in sections.

(D) RACM contained in leak-tight wrapping that has been removed in accordance with subdivision (3)(B)(iii), (4), or (7)(B)(ii)(CC) (leak-tight wrapping to contain all RACM prior to dismantlement) need not be wetted.

(7) When the temperature at the point of wetting is below zero (0) degrees Celsius (thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit), the owner or operator must proceed with both of the following:

(A) Remove facility components containing, coated with, or covered with RACM as units or in sections to the maximum extent possible.

(B) During periods when wetting operations are suspended due to freezing temperatures, the following requirements must be met:

(i) Record the temperature in the area containing the facility components at the beginning, middle, and end of each workday and keep daily temperature records available for inspection by the department at the demolition or renovation site and retain the temperature records for at least two (2) years.

(ii) Use one (1) or more of the following emission control methods:

(AA) A local exhaust ventilation and collection system designed and operated to capture the particulate asbestos material produced by the stripping and removal of the asbestos materials. The system must exhibit no visible emissions to the outside air and be designed and operated in accordance with the requirements in 40 CFR 61.152*.

(BB) A glove bag system designed and operated to contain the particulate asbestos material produced by the stripping of the asbestos materials.

(CC) Leak-tight wrapping to contain all RACM prior to dismantlement.

(8) For facilities described in section 1(b) of this rule undergoing an ordered demolition, adequately wet the portion of the facility that contains RACM and suspect RACM during the wrecking cleanup, disposal, and related handling operations.

(9) Upon completion of stripping and removal operations for demolition projects described in section 1(a) of this rule and renovation projects described in section 1(c) through 1(f) of this rule, collect visible contamination of asbestos by employing one (1) or both of the following cleaning procedures:

(A) Vacuum all surfaces in the work area using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter and remove all standing water.

(B) Wet wipe or wet mop all surfaces in the work area and remove all standing water.

(10) Upon completion of the cleanup requirements identified in subdivision (9), an Indiana licensed supervisor, prior to the removal of the warning signs or other demarcation of the work area, shall perform a final visual inspection of the work area for visible suspect RACM debris. If visible suspect RACM debris is discovered, then the requirements of subdivision (9) shall be repeated until all visible suspect RACM debris has been removed. Upon completion of the above, the licensed supervisor shall certify in writing that the final visual inspection was completed and the work area is free of all visible suspect asbestos debris. This certification shall also include the date of the final visual inspection, the location of the asbestos removal project, and the licensed supervisor's signature. The certification shall be retained by the contractor for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of the final visual inspection and must be made available upon request from the department. A copy of the certification shall also be sent to the building owner.

(11) For any RACM or suspect RACM, the following requirements must be met:

(A) Any stripped, disturbed, or removed friable asbestos materials that are in a leak-tight wrapping and left at a facility or stored elsewhere prior to disposal must be securely stored in a manner that restricts access by unauthorized persons to the material. The material must be stored in locked containers, rooms, trucks, or trailers. Asbestos warning signs or labels must be prominently displayed on the door of the locked containers, rooms, trucks, or trailers. If such secure areas are not available, other security measures must be employed, including the use of barriers, security guards, or other measures approved by the department. Asbestos warning labels must be posted in all areas where asbestos is stored.

(B) When an ongoing asbestos project is interrupted for any nonemergency situation, all RACM that was disturbed, stripped, or removed must be wetted and placed into leak-tight wrapping and stored in a manner consistent with clause (A). If the RACM that was stripped, disturbed, or removed is not, or cannot be, collected and placed into leak-tight wrapping and stored during the abatement interruption, a licensed Indiana worker or supervisor must remain at the job site to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the work area. Asbestos warning signs or labels must be posted on all entrances and exits to the work area.

(12) If a facility is demolished by intentional burning, all RACM, including Category I and Category II nonfriable ACM, must be removed in accordance with this rule before burning. Asbestos-containing material may not be burned.

(13) No asbestos removal project shall be implemented at a facility regulated by this rule unless at least one (1) Indiana licensed asbestos project supervisor, trained in the provisions of this rule and 40 CFR 61, Subpart M*, and the means of complying with them, is present on-site in the work area during the asbestos removal project. Every year, the Indiana licensed project supervisor shall receive refresher training from an Indiana approved asbestos project supervisor course as provided for in 326 IAC 18 and 40 CFR 61, Subpart M*. The required training shall include, as a minimum, the following:

(A) Applicability.

(B) Notifications.

(C) Material identification.

(D) Control procedures for removals, including, at least, wetting, local exhaust ventilation, negative pressure enclosures, glove bag procedures, and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.

(E) Waste disposal work practices.

(F) Reporting and record keeping.

(G) Asbestos hazards and worker protection.

Evidence that the required training has been completed shall be posted and made available for inspection by the department at the demolition or renovation site.

  *These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or are available for review and copying at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, Tenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. (Air Pollution Control Division; 326 IAC 14-10-4; filed Dec 5, 1990, 3:40 p.m.: 14 IR 611; filed Mar 28, 1995, 2:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2018; filed May 12, 1998, 9:15 a.m.: 21 IR 3745; errata filed Dec 12, 2002, 3:35 p.m.: 26 IR 1571; filed Aug 26, 2004, 11:30 a.m.: 28 IR 93)