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The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) has been delegated to implement the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) program for asbestos. The asbestos NESHAP protects the public and environment by minimizing the release of asbestos fibers during renovation and demolition activities. Advanced notification is required to ensure all precautions are being taken to minimize asbestos emissions. 40 CFR Part 61 subpart M, National Emission Standard for Asbestos and state Rule 336.1942 require the owner or operator of a facility demolition or asbestos removal to submit a notification of intent to renovate/demolish no less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the project. The notification must be sent to the MDEQ, AQD, Asbestos NESHAP Program.
Please note: Contractors performing friable asbestos removal or encapsulation work in Michigan must also provide project notification to the MIOSHA Asbestos Program. The MIOSHA Asbestos Program requires project notifications 10 calendar days prior to any asbestos abatement project exceeding 10 linear feet or 15 square feet, or both, of friable asbestos-containing materials. A one-percent (1%) project notification fee must also be included.
The following relates to the Asbestos NESHAP Program.
A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:
The Asbestos NESHAP Program does not permit or approve the regulated activities but does conduct compliance inspections based on the notifications to assure that work practice standards are being adhered to.
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Clean Air Act
Part 55, Air Pollution Control of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451).
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-aqd-field-tpu-enf-40cfr61a_340194_7.pdf
http://www7.dleg.state.mi.us/orr/Files/AdminCode/479_2012-017EQ_AdminCode.pdf
D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1. Applicability (activities that require the permit)
The Asbestos NESHAP Program does not permit or approve demolition or asbestos removal projects. 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M--National Emission Standard for Asbestos and state Rule R 336.1942 require the owner or operator of a facility demolition or asbestos removal to submit a notification of intent to renovate/demolish no less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the project.
2. Pre-Application Requirements
Prior to submitting a notification of intent to renovate/demolish the Owner/Operator must assure that a thorough asbestos inspection of the facility must be completed by an accredited asbestos inspector.
3. Submission Requirements
The notification of intent to renovate/demolish must be complete in order to be accepted.
4. Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
The notification of intent to renovate/demolish must be submitted no less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the project.
5. Operational Requirements
The Owner or Operator must comply with 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M--National Emission Standard for Asbestos and state Rule R 336.1942.
6. Fees
None
7. Appeal Process
None
8. Public Input Opportunities
None
E. MICHIGAN BUSINESS ONE STOP:
The Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) is a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool offers:
- a set of screening questions based upon your business sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations that may be required to do business in Michigan.
- an option to pay fees online. For many programs, you can pay your business license fee in One Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.
- many online permit applications and renewals. When starting a new business and registering in One Stop, you will need to identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS Code). You can find your code at www.naics.com, select "Code Search." After entering this code in One Stop and answering some screening questions, links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications through One Stop is that you will receive status messages throughout the application process.
Using the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your business through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one place. If you ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the Customer Assistance Center at 877-766-1779; they are open from 8 am to 7 pm. One Stop is a valuable tool that offers many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.
F. ADMINISTERING AGENCY:
Asbestos NESHAP Program, Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, MI 48909-7760
- MDEQ Assistance Center: 1-800-662-9278
Creation/Revision Date:
October 15, 2012
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