Naturally-Occurring Asbestos - Regulatory Information

The Air Resources Board (ARB) has adopted two Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCMs) for naturally-occurring asbestos. The first is the Asbestos ATCM for Surfacing Applications and the second is the Asbestos ATCM for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations.  Also, the U.S. EPA is responsible for enforcing regulations relating to asbestos renovations and demolitions. However, the U.S. EPA can delegate this authority to state and local agencies. The ARB and local air districts have received delegated authority to enforce the federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) regulations for asbestos.

Asbestos ATCM for Surfacing Applications - This ATCM restricts the asbestos content of material used in surfacing applications such as unpaved roads, parking lots, driveways, and walkways.

• Regulatory Advisory - Amendments to the Asbestos Regulation f or Surfacing Applications
• Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) - Regulatory Text (17 CCR 93106)
• Formal Rulemaking Documents
• Implementation Guidance Document

Asbestos ATCM for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations - This ATCM requires the implementation of mitigation measures to minimize emissions of asbestos-laden dust.

• Regulatory Advisory - Asbestos ATCM for Construction/Quarrying
• Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) Regulatory Text (17 CCR 93105)
• Formal Rulemaking Documents

Other Regulatory Information

• ARB Test Method 435 Used for determination of Asbestos Content in Serpentine Aggregate - This test method is referenced by both asbestos ATCMs.  Revisions to this test method are being considered. 
  • Test Method 435 Homepage Please visit site for more information.
• U.S. EPA Asbestos NESHAP (PDF - 400K)
• ARB Asbestos NESHAP Program (incl . the Demolition/Renovation Notification Form)