388.861 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Asbestos” means a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers, including chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, asbestiform anthophyllite, asbestiform tremolite, and asbestiform actinolite. (b) “Asbestos-containing material” means any material or product containing more than 1% asbestos. (c) “Cost” means the discounted present value of all […]
388.862 Measurement of asbestos levels; methods. Sec. 2. (1) The measurement of asbestos levels shall be made by either or both of the following methods: (a) Optical phase contrast microscopy in the manner described in the measurement protocol provided by the United States occupational safety and health administration in 29 C.F.R. part 1910. (b) Transmission […]
388.863 Implementation of operations and maintenance plans; compliance. Sec. 3. Educational facilities shall comply with the standards contained in title II of the toxic substances control act, Public Law 94-469, 15 U.S.C. 2641 to 2656, regarding the implementation of operations and maintenance plans for educational facilities found to contain asbestos or asbestos-containing material. History: 1993, […]
388.864 Removal; circumstances. Sec. 4. Asbestos or asbestos-containing material shall not be removed from an educational facility unless 1 or more of the following circumstances exist: (a) The removal is required under section 112 of part A of title I of the clean air act, chapter 360, 84 Stat. 1685, 42 U.S.C. 7412. (b) The […]
