[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-29379]
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[Federal Register: November 30, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-62143; FRL-4921-4]
Accredited Training Programs Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act (AHERA)
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Action: National Directory of AHERA Accredited Courses (NDAAC); notice
of availability of new edition.
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SUMMARY: Effective November 30, 1994, the EPA is announcing the
availability of a new edition of its National Directory of AHERA
Accredited Courses (NDAAC). This publication, updated quarterly,
provides information to the public about training providers and courses
approved for accreditation purposes pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA). As a nationwide listing of approved
asbestos training programs and courses, the NDAAC has replaced the
similar listing which was formerly published quarterly by EPA in the
Federal Register. The November 30, 1994, directory, which supersedes
the version released on August 31, 1994, may be ordered through the
NDAAC Clearinghouse along with a variety of related reports.
ADDRESSES: Parties interested in receiving a brochure which describes
the national directory and provides ordering information should
contact: EPA AHERA-NDAAC, c/o VISTA Computer Services, 3rd Floor, 6430
Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, Telephone: 1-800-462-6706.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director,
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD: (202) 554-0551.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to AHERA, as amended by the
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA),
contractors who prepare management plans for schools, inspect for
asbestos in schools or public and commercial buildings, or design or
conduct response actions with respect to friable asbestos-containing
materials in schools or public and commercial buildings, are required
to obtain accreditation by completing prescribed training requirements.
EPA therefore maintains a current national listing of AHERA-accredited
courses and approved training providers so that this information will
be readily available to assist the public in accessing these training
programs and obtaining the necessary accreditation. The information is
also maintained so that the Agency and approved state accreditation and
licensing programs will have a reliable means of identifying and
verifying the approval status of training courses and organizations.
Previously, EPA had published this listing in the Federal Register
on a quarterly basis. The last Federal Register listing required by law
was published on August 30, 1991. EPA recognized the need to continue
publication of this document even though the legislative mandate had
expired. The NDAAC fulfills the public need for this information while
at the same time, it reduces EPA cost and improves the service's
capabilities.
Dated: November 16, 1994.
Susan B. Hazen,
Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-29379 Filed 11-29-94; 8:45 am]
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