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Roosevelt School, located in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is undergoing a demolition process. Part of the demolition process requires the identification, removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials regulated under 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.
EGLE’s role is to implement the NESHAP Asbestos Program delegated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
EGLE does not approve asbestos or demolition projects and does not have the authority to decide whether an abatement or demolition project will occur. EGLE does not have authority over asbestos concerns that fall outside our work to enforce the NESHAP Asbestos Program.
EGLE has received a 10-day Notice of Intent to Renovate/Demolish to remove regulated asbestos containing materials (RACM) from the school by an accredited asbestos abatement contractor as required.
Public documents related to the Old Roosevelt Elementary School, including notifications, inspections, violation notices, and other compliance information, are now available online.
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On April 17, 2024, AQD staff conducted an inspection at Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor. The school had been slated for demolition in summer 2024 by the West Bloomfield School District, and a Notification of Intent to conduct asbestos abatement was received by the AQD on April 8, 2024.
The purpose of the inspection was to survey areas of concern (plaster) in the school and collect samples of material. An activity report detailing the inspection and samples collected by EGLE noted that the samples tested negative for asbestos. However, due to the generally inherent inhomogeneous nature of asbestos in plaster, EGLE recommended to the school district that they treat the entire 2nd and 3rd floor plaster as if it had asbestos present.
As the project moves forward, EGLE will follow normal inspection and complaint response procedures including additional sampling, if necessary. No demolition is risk-free. We are committed to overseeing any future abatement and demolition to ensure it complies with all applicable laws and statutes to protect public health and the environment.
The NESHAP is a federal regulation that details how asbestos must be identified and abated during demolitions and renovations. The rule requires identifying asbestos containing materials and safely removing RACM to prevent asbestos fibers from being released into the air. Following these protocols limits exposure to asbestos and protects the public.
Under the rule, the owner/operator is responsible for surveying the building for asbestos prior to demolition or renovation. A notification of Intent to Renovate or Demolish must be submitted 10 working days prior to an asbestos abatement where the amount of RACM meets or exceeds the thresholds. A separate notification is required to be submitted 10 days prior to demolition. This early notification provides EGLE with the opportunity to inspect the site.
Work practice standards that control asbestos emissions include removing and adequately wetting all RACM and sealing it in labeled, leak-tight containers. Waste material is required to be manifested and disposed of at a landfill licensed to accept asbestos waste. The rule requires that if RACM is removed, at least one trained on-site representative, such as a foreman or manager, is present. This person must know the provisions of the regulation and have a means of complying with them.
EGLE AQD staff review submitted notifications and conduct inspections to determine compliance with the NESHAP. As part of a compliance inspection, asbestos inspectors review submitted notifications, inspect job sites, and may collect physical evidence to document compliance.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Asbestos Program was initiated in September of 1986. MIOSHA’s program differs from that of EGLE in that its primary function is to ensure that the people working with asbestos are properly trained and the individuals performing asbestos removal comply with rules governing the work activity. The program is designed to protect not only the individual employee performing asbestos abatement work, but also the general public in the area or building in which the work occurs.
The Asbestos Program is responsible for enforcement of the Asbestos Abatement Contractors Licensing Act, the Asbestos Workers Accreditation Act, and for meeting the state of Michigan's mandated responsibilities under the EPA's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The program also enforces asbestos issues related to MIOSHA.
We provide answers to your frequently asked questions about asbestos removal during demolition especially related to the proposed demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School.
Find current notifications by using the Notification search and clicking on “Search Options: and entering “Roosevelt Elementary School” as the site name.
EGLE will be hosting an online informational session on September 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm to provide information and answer questions from the public. Register for the session. To join by phone, you may call 636-651-3142 and use conference code 374288.
If you have additional questions or concerns about EGLE’s role in the asbestos abatement and demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School, use our Asbestos complaint form.
