New Method of Asbestos Removal Planned
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The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is reviewing a draft for a new plan to dispose of asbestos. The new method of removal would allow buildings to be demolished in their standing area, creating more community jobs and saving money.
NESHAP has received a draft for the Alternative Asbestos Control Method demonstration project from the EPA. If the new method passes, safer demolition of abandoned buildings around the nation will lower the risk of asbestos contact to nearby residents. The redeveloped areas would quickly be available for business, helping the towns’ local economy. Fort Chaffee, AK will host the 2006 demonstration. The site was chosen because the nearest uncontaminated building is more than 1,000 feet from the demolition site. Environmental monitoring, with representatives from the city, state health department and the EPA, will be on hand to halt the demolition if a hazard is detected.
The new method starts by removing crushable asbestos before demolition. The remaining asbestos is sprayed with water mixed with detergents to trap asbestos-bearing dust particles and reduce the amount that escapes into the air. The project will include city and state authorities, with shareholders reviewing the results and voting on amendment.
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