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Alternative Asbestos Control Method and the Asbestos Releasability Research
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:
SHAUL, G. M., R. C. WILMOTH, AND L. DREES. Alternative Asbestos Control Method and the Asbestos Releasability Research. Presented at The Environmental Information Association (EIA) Technical Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, October 19, 2007.
Impact/Purpose:
To inform the public.
Description:
Alternative Asbestos Control Method shows promise in speed, cost, and efficiency if equally protective. ORD conducted side by side test of AACM vs NESHAP on identical asbestos-containing buildings at Fort Chaffee. 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.