FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2011 Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov Nevada Charter Schools to comply with asbestos regulations
SAN FRANCISCO –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has worked with 12 Nevada charter schools to address violations of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Five of the schools are located in Clark County, and seven are in Wahsoe County.
As a result of the EPA’s inspections, the schools have hired accredited inspectors to prepare a management plan for each school, and conduct further inspections. Under AHERA, local education agencies must appoint a designated person who is trained to oversee asbestos activities and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Finally, schools with asbestos-containing materials must conduct periodic surveillance and re-inspections, properly train the maintenance and custodial staff, and maintain records documenting those activities in its management plan.
For more information on asbestos in schools visit: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbestos_in_schools.html
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Monday, October 31, 2011
News Brief: Nevada Charter Schools to comply with asbestos regulations
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