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RSA 141-E:1 · Statement of Policy

Title
X: PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter
141-E · ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Status
current
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141-E:1 Statement of Policy. –

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I.

The general court finds that exposure to asbestos fibers over time has been linked by medical and scientific authorities to a significant increase in the incidence of diseases, such as asbestosis, bronchogenic carcinoma, mesothelioma, and other malignancies, and that such diseases place unnecessary and preventable burdens on society while depriving the victims of livelihood, well-being, and life.

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II.

The general court also finds that:

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(a)

Abatement of asbestos from workplaces, schools, public facilities, and dwellings, which is carried out to reduce the exposure of the public to this health threat, further jeopardizes public health when the abatement is done without adequate safeguards and by unqualified individuals; and

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(b)

Asbestos disposal sites pose a potential threat to human health if improperly managed.

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III.

Therefore, in order to protect the health of the public from this threat, it shall be the policy of the state to establish and enforce asbestos exposure standards and to control the exposure of the public to asbestos by regulation of asbestos abatement and asbestos disposal site activities. The intent of this chapter is not to overburden the unknowing homeowner, but rather to assure commercial and industrial compliance with asbestos disposal site regulation and asbestos abatement efforts.

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IV.

Relative to asbestos abatement activities, as defined by RSA 141-E:2, II, it shall be the responsibility of the department of environmental services, to carry out this policy in accordance with RSA 141-E:3 and RSA 141-E:6-11, and in such a manner as to avoid direct conflict with other state and federal requirements.

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V.

Relative to management of asbestos disposal sites, as defined by RSA 141-E:2, III, it shall be the responsibility of the department of environmental services to carry out this policy in accordance with RSA 141-E:3 and RSA 141-E:21-25, in lieu of RSA 149-M as previously carried out, and in such a manner as to avoid direct conflict with other state and federal requirements. Source. 2000, 275:1. 2005, 249:2, eff. Sept. 12, 2005.

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Source note

Source. 2000, 275:1. 2005, 249:2, eff. Sept. 12, 2005.

Source history

  • 2000, 275:1
  • 2005, 249:2, eff. Sept. 12, 2005

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    ine fines in accordance with RSA 125-C:15, I-b(b) and (d). (d) The commissioner may assess an additional fine for repeat violations. II. Whenever a person licensed pursuant to RSA 141-E:10 or certified pursuant to RSA 141-E:11 fails to pay an administrative fine as required by this section, the commissioner[, after notice and hearing pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A,] may deny, suspend, or revoke

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    :15, I-b(b) and (d). (d) The commissioner may assess an additional fine for repeat violations. II. Whenever a person licensed pursuant to RSA 141-E:10 or certified pursuant to RSA 141-E:11 fails to pay an administrative fine as required by this section, the commissioner[, after notice and hearing pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A,] may deny, suspend, or revoke the license or certificate or may iss

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    reclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the fund established by RSA 141-E:12, II. (b) Appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 21-O:11, IV [Notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine shall be in accordance with

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    in accordance with RSA 125-C:15, I-b(b). (c) The commissioner may assess an additional fine for repeat violations. 6 Administrative Fines; Asbestos Management Control. Amend RSA 141-E:16 to read as follows: 141-E:16 Administrative Fines. I.(a) The commissioner[, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A,] may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $4,000 for each offense upon any perso