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Alternative Asbestos Control Method (AACM), Washington
In 2006 and 2007 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted three tests to examine the cost and environmental effectiveness of the Alternative Asbestos Control Method (AACM). Two tests were conducted in Fort Chafee, Arkansas and one was conducted in Fort Worth, Texas. The EPA discontinued testing the AACM due to technical deficiencies. The AACM remains unapproved and should not be used.
Citation:
WILMOTH, R. C. Alternative Asbestos Control Method (AACM), Washington. Presented at U.S. EPA Local Government Advisory Committee: Subcommittee on Small Communities and Workgroups, Washington, DC, February 05, 2008.
Impact/Purpose:
To inform the public.
Description:
This presentation describes the status to date of the Alternative Asbestos Control Method research, which is intended as a possible alternative technology for use in the demolition of buildings that contain asbestos and are covered under the regulatory requirements of the Asbestos NESHAP. This abstract and presentation are based, at least in part, on preliminary data and conclusions. The Alternative Asbestos Control Method is not approved for use in lieu of the Asbestos NESHAP.