1. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health of the general public by ensuring that asbestos is managed in a manner that prevents the release of asbestos fibers to the environment and human exposure thereto.

2. (b) It is intended that the rules in this chapter be used in conjunction with other federal, state, and local requirements for managing and controlling asbestos, including but not limited to:

   1. (1) Administrative rules established by the department pursuant to RSA 149-M, including but not limited to Env-Sw 901 and Env-Sw 2100; and

   2. (2) Federal regulations, including those relating to worker safety, established by:

      1. a. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926; and
      2. b. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 40 CFR 61 and 40 CFR 763.

Source. (See Revision Note #1, Revision Note #2, and Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #14104, eff 11-1-24, EXPIRES: 11-1-34