§ 40.1-51.34. Right of entry
Whenever it is necessary for the purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner may at reasonable times enter any establishment or upon any property, public or private, subject to federal security requirements, to obtain information or conduct surveys or investigations. 1992, c. 541.
§ 40.1-51.27. Inspections, investigations, etc.
The Commissioner is authorized to make or cause to be made, such investigations and inspections and do such other things as are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 1992, c. 541.
§ 40.1-51.28. Issuance of special orders
A. The Commissioner shall have the power to issue special orders to: 1. Owners who are permitting or causing asbestos NESHAP violations, to cease and desist from such violation; 2. Owners who have violated or failed to comply with the terms and provisions of any order of the Commissioner, to comply with such terms and […]
§ 40.1-51.29. Decision of Commissioner pursuant to hearing
Any decision by the Commissioner rendered pursuant to hearings under § 40.1-51.28 shall be reduced to writing and shall contain the explicit findings of fact and conclusions of law upon which the decision is based. Certified copies of the written decisions shall be delivered or mailed by certified mail to the parties affected by it. […]
§ 40.1-51.30. Appeal to Board
Any owner aggrieved by a final decision of the Commissioner under § 40.1-51.28 may file a notice of appeal to the Board within fifteen days. Such notice shall be in writing and addressed to the Commissioner. 1992, c. 541.
§ 40.1-51.24. Department authorized to enter certain agreements
The Department is hereby authorized to: 1. Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the Department’s duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter including, but not limited to, contracts with the United States, other states, agencies, and governmental subdivisions of the Commonwealth. 2. Accept […]
§ 40.1-51.25. Safety and Health Codes Board to formulate rules, regulations, etc.
A. The Board is authorized to formulate definitions, rules, regulations and standards which shall be designed to ensure the proper demolition and renovation of asbestos facilities and effect compliance with the asbestos NESHAP requirements of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Such standards shall be at least as stringent as the asbestos regulations passed pursuant to […]
§ 40.1-51.26. Commissioner of Labor and Industry to enforce laws
The Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall have the authority to: 1. Supervise, administer, and enforce the provisions of this chapter and regulations of the Board; 2. Receive complaints as to asbestos NESHAP violations; 3. Hold or cause to be held hearings and enter orders diminishing or abating the causes of air pollution and orders […]
§ 40.1-51.23. Definitions
As used in this chapter, which may be cited as the Virginia Asbestos NESHAP Act, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless the context requires a different meaning: “Asbestos” means any material containing more than one percent of asbestos by weight, which is friable or which has a reasonable […]