(a) Unless adequately trained, experienced, and licensed personnel are employed by a department, the Building Authority Division recommends that private sector licensed asbestos consultants be utilized to:

1. (1) Survey;
2. (2) Investigate;
3. (3) Prepare abatement documents; and
4. (4) Monitor abatement activities.

(c) Asbestos consultants shall be licensed and bonded pursuant to Arkansas Code § 20-27-1001 et seq., which mandates the Division of Environmental Quality with the authority to license asbestos abatement consultants and asbestos abatement contractors as well as for certifying:

1. (1) Air monitors;
2. (2) Contractors-supervisors;
3. (3) Inspectors;
4. (4) Management planners;
5. (5) Project designers; and

6. (6) Workers involved with:

   1. (A) Demolitions;
   2. (B) Renovations; and
   3. (C) Asbestos-response actions.