1. A. Each asbestos analytical laboratory using PLM to analyze bulk suspect material for the presence of asbestos must analyze the material in accordance with either of the following methods:

   1. 1. Test Method: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials, EPA 600/R-93/116, EPA Office of Research and Development, effective July 1993.

   2. 2. NIOSH Method 9002, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) Fourth Edition, NIOSH, effective August 15, 1994.

      The documents specified in this subsection are incorporated by reference.

2. B. Each asbestos analytical laboratory using PCM to analyze air samples for the presence of airborne fibers must use either of the following methods:

   1. 1. Appendix A of 29 CFR § 1926.1101.
   2. 2. NIOSH Method 7400, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM), Fourth Edition, NIOSH, effective August 15, 1994. This document is incorporated by reference.

3. C. Each asbestos analytical laboratory using TEM to analyze air samples for the presence of airborne asbestos fibers must use either of the following methods:

   1. 1. Appendix A to Subpart E of 40 CFR Part 763.
   2. 2. NIOSH Method 7402, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM), Fourth Edition, NIOSH, effective August 15, 1994. This document is incorporated by reference.
4. D. A copy of the current asbestos analytical laboratory license must be on site at all times where analysis is performed, including project sites. The license must be available for review by the department.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.