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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 296TEXAS ASBESTOS HEALTH PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER BDEFINITIONS
RULE §296.21Definitions

      (i) a written description, diagram, or both that clearly and accurately identifies and reflects the location of each homogeneous area of suspected ACBM that is assumed to be ACM or was sampled for ACM, including the sampling location for each bulk sample and the dates that each sample was collected;

      (ii) a written description of:

        (I) the manner used to determine sampling locations;

        (II) the estimated amount of ACBM in each homogeneous area in square feet or, for ACBM on piping, in linear feet;

        (III) the type of material sampled; and

        (IV) the condition and friability of the ACBM, and the assessment of ACBM must conform to generally accepted industry standards, such as the AHERA requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E (relating to Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools), §§763.85 - 763.88, which is the required method for schools;

      (iii) the name, signature, and, as applicable, accreditation and state of accreditation or license number of the inspector performing each activity;

      (iv) the name, signature, and as applicable, accreditation and state of accreditation or license number of the licensed management planner or consultant employing the licensed asbestos inspector performing each activity; and

      (v) a copy of the analyses of any bulk samples, the dates of analyses, and a copy of any other laboratory reports pertaining to the analyses; or

    (B) for a NESHAP facility, a record of the thorough inspection of the affected facility or part of the facility where the demolition or renovation operation will occur for the presence of asbestos, including Category I and Category II nonfriable ACM that identifies:

      (i) the location of ACM; and

      (ii) the inspector that performed the survey.

  (94) TSI--Thermal system insulation. TSI is ACM applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, water condensation, or for other similar purposes.

  (95) USC--The United States Code.

  (96) Working days--Monday through Friday, including a holiday that falls on one of those days.


Source Note: The provisions of this §296.21 adopted to be effective July 8, 2021, 46 TexReg 3880

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