Md. Code Regs. 26.11.23.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 26.11.23.02 - Applicability

A. Regulations .03-----.09 and .15 of this chapter apply to individuals intending to engage in asbestos occupations in Maryland schools.

B. Regulations .03-----.07, .09, and .15 of this chapter apply to individuals engaging in asbestos occupations in public and commercial buildings.

C. Regulations .10-----.14 of this chapter apply to a person applying for approval of training courses for asbestos occupations.

D. This chapter does not apply to an individual engaged in these inspection activities:

(1) Periodic surveillance of the type described in 40 CFR § 763.92(b) (1997) solely for the purpose of recording or reporting a change in the condition of known or assumed ACBM;

(2) Inspections performed by employees or agents of federal, State, or local governments solely for the purpose of determining compliance with applicable statutes or regulations; or

(3) Visual inspections of the type described in 40 CFR § 763.90(i) (1997) solely for the purpose of determining completion of response actions.

E. This chapter does not apply to an individual engaged in:

(1) Operations, maintenance, and repair as described in 40 CFR Part 763 (1997), Appendix B to Subpart E-----Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Small-Scale, Short-Duration Operations Maintenance and Repair (O&M) Activities involving ACM; or

(2) Small-Scale, short-duration activities as described in 40 CFR Part 763(1997), Appendix C to Subpart E-----Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan.

F. If a requirement of COMAR 26.11.21 conflicts with a provision of this chapter, the requirement in this chapter takes precedence.

Md. Code Regs. 26.11.23.02