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Nebraska Asbestos Regulations<\/h1>\n
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Asbestos — a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral — was once revered for its heat- and fire-resistant properties. It was used in building construction, brake pads, and other applications where fire-resistance is valued. But after it was confirmed that asbestos<\/a> also causes serious illnesses when inhaled through the air, it was largely phased out. But while it’s no longer mined and used in new products, it remains in old buildings, abandoned asbestos mines, shipyards, and other locations. Therefore, people may still be at risk for exposure, which can lead to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other serious illnesses<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Below is a summary of Nebraska’s regulations with regard to the handling and disposal of asbestos.<\/p>\r\n

Nebraska Asbestos Regulations at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Asbestos Regulatory Agencies<\/b><\/td>\r\n

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Entities Subject to Asbestos Regulations<\/b><\/td>\r\n
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  • Any private or public business entity as defined in these regulations undertaking an asbestos project in Nebraska;<\/li>\r\n
  • Any person working on an asbestos project or in an asbestos occupation in Nebraska; and<\/li>\r\n
  • Any person or entity offering a training course to qualify an individual in an asbestos occupation for license or renewal of a license in Nebraska.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    An asbestos project<\/b> requiring licensure includes the following activities:<\/p>\r\n

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    • Determining whether asbestos containing materials (ACM) exist;<\/li>\r\n
    • Assessing the condition of any ACM;<\/li>\r\n
    • Preparing plans and specifications for an asbestos project;<\/li>\r\n
    • Performing the asbestos project; and<\/li>\r\n
    • Performing final clearance air sampling or soil sampling at the end of an asbestos project.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Nebraska Asbestos Regulations<\/b><\/td>\r\n

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