| name | asbestos-abatement-plan |
| title | Asbestos Abatement Plan |
| description | Drafts an asbestos abatement plan compliant with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 and EPA NESHAP 40 CFR 61 Subpart M. Extracts facility details from uploaded surveys and contractor documents to produce a regulatory filing and operational guide. Use when preparing pre-abatement regulatory submissions, contractor work plans, or facility owner compliance documentation for asbestos removal projects. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/asbestos-abatement-plan |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | environmental |
| language | en |
| tags | ["checklist","drafting","regulatory"] |
Asbestos Abatement Plan
Produces a federally compliant abatement plan serving as both a regulatory filing and operational blueprint for ACM removal. Covers scope, containment, removal methodology, worker protection, air monitoring, waste disposal, and final clearance.
Prerequisites
Before drafting, collect:
- Asbestos survey report — inspector name/accreditation, survey date, all ACM locations with material type, condition, friability, mineral type, % content (PLM/TEM), quantities (SF/LF/piece count)
- Facility ID — legal entity, address, parcel/tax ID, county, owner/authorized rep, tenant info if applicable
- Contractor credentials — license number + expiration, EPA accreditation, competent person name/cert number
- Project schedule — start date, phasing, expected completion
- NESHAP threshold determination — total friable ACM quantity; thresholds: >260 LF pipe, >160 SF surfacing, or >1 m³ friable ACM
Quick Start
- Extract all project specifics from uploaded documents; use
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- Determine NESHAP notification status — if thresholds met, 10 working days advance notice to EPA regional office + state agency
- Classify each ACM scope item (Class I/II/III) — Class I triggers most stringent OSHA requirements
- Draft each output section below in order
- Flag state-specific requirements that exceed federal minimums
Output Sections
1. Regulatory Authority & Purpose
- Cite governing regulations: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101; EPA NESHAP 40 CFR 61 Subpart M; applicable state regs
- State plan is the controlling document; deviations require written competent-person approval + agency notification
- NESHAP notification applicability and deadline
- Plan availability for OSHA/EPA/state inspectors and employee representatives
2. Project Identification
Table with: facility legal name, address/parcel ID, owner/authorized rep, contractor/license/expiration, EPA accreditation, competent person/cert, project dates. Populate from documents.
3. Scope of Work & ACM Characterization
Reference survey report. Table each ACM location with: material type, friability, condition, asbestos %/mineral, quantity, OSHA class. State aggregate totals and confirm NESHAP threshold status.
4. Work Area Preparation & Containment
- Regulated area — perimeter barriers + OSHA warning signage at all approaches
- Critical barriers — 6-mil fire-retardant poly, floor-to-ceiling, all seams/penetrations sealed airtight; HVAC/electrical/plumbing sealed
