Asbestos and Lead Regulation

Our mission is to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Vermont from asbestos and lead exposures. We strive to prevent unnecessary exposure of the public to asbestos and lead in workplaces, buildings and housing associated with asbestos or lead abatement activity.

Through our Outreach Program we educate the public to encourage voluntary compliance with state and federal asbestos and lead laws. Through our Enforcement and Compliance Inspection Program we provide additional incentives to encourage that renovation and demolition projects are conducted in compliance with regulations. Our goal is to carry out our mission efficiently, effectively, fairly and professionally with respect and dedication to all Vermonters.

For your convenience we have made all asbestos and lead application forms available for download on this site. Vermont regulations have also been posted on this page to assist you in the application process.

For information about the program contact:

Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program
P.O. Box 70 , 108 Cherry St .
Burlington, VT 05402
Toll Free In-state (800)439-8550
Phone: (802)863-7220
Fax: (802)863-7483

Asbestos Regulation

To apply for a certificate as an:

the party seeking such certification shall submit a signed, completed application with all necessary documentation and the fees, made payable to the Vermont Department of Health, in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Section 8 of The Vermont Regulation for Asbestos Control (pdf), and submit the application to the department on forms provided by the department.

Forms

An Asbestos Abatement Entity intending to engage in an asbestos abatement removal project involving Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM) shall submit to the department an Asbestos Abatement Project Permit Application, ten working days in advance of the abatement.

This asbestos abatement project permit application shall be submitted with a diagram identifying the location of project activity within the building and the permit fee payment as specified in Section 7 of the Vermont Regulation for Asbestos Control.

Asbestos Regulations for Demolition & Renovation

The EPA established the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Asbestos to minimize the release of fibers during activities involving asbestos handling.

The Asbestos NESHAP, 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, requires written notification of demolition or renovation operations under Section 61.145. The NESHAP Notification form is to be used to notify the EPA of any renovation or demolition project at least ten days prior to the start of work.

Forms

This notification should be typewritten and postmarked or delivered no later than ten days prior to the beginning of the Asbestos removal activity or demolition.

For more information on the EPA and asbestos related rules, regulations, and information, please visit: www.epa.gov/region01/enforcement/asbestos/index.html

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Lead Regulation

To apply for a certificate as a:

the party seeking such certification shall submit a signed, completed application with all necessary documentation and fees, made payable to the Vermont Department of Health, in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Section 3.8 of the Vermont Regulation for Lead Control, and submit the application to the department on forms provided by the department.

Forms

A Lead Abatement Contractor intending to engage in a lead abatement project shall submit to the department a Lead Abatement Project Permit Application.

This application shall be received by the department on a department-provided form or a facsimile at least 10 working days before beginning any on-site work at the lead abatement project. A diagram, occupant protection plan when applicable, and a written abatement plan of the project area shall be included with the project permit application.


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