[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-4049]


[Federal Register: February 28, 1994]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-62137; FRL-4758-4]


Accredited Training Programs Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency 
Response Act (AHERA)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: National Directory of AHERA Accredited Courses (NDAAC); notice 
of availability of new edition.

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SUMMARY: Effective February 28, 1994, the EPA is announcing the 
availability of a new edition of its National Directory of AHERA 
Accredited Courses (NDAAC). This publication, updated quarterly, 
provides information to the public about training providers and courses 
approved for accreditation purposes pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard 
Emergency Response Act (AHERA). As a nationwide listing of approved 
asbestos training programs and courses, the NDAAC has replaced the 
similar listing which was formerly published quarterly by EPA in the 
Federal Register. The February 28, 1994, directory, which supersedes 
the version released on November 30, 1993, may be ordered through the 
NDAAC Clearinghouse along with a variety of related reports.

ADDRESSES: Parties interested in receiving a brochure which describes 
the national directory and provides ordering information should 
contact: EPA AHERA - NDAAC, c/o VISTA Computer Services, 3rd Floor, 
6430 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20817, Telephone: 1-800-462-
6706.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Hazen, Director, Environmental 
Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401 M St., SW, Washington, 
DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD: (202) 554-0551.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to AHERA, as amended by the 
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA), 
contractors who prepare management plans for schools, inspect for 
asbestos in schools or public and commercial buildings, or design or 
conduct response actions with respect to friable asbestos-containing 
materials in schools or public and commercial buildings, are required 
to obtain accreditation by completing prescribed training requirements. 
EPA therefore maintains a current national listing of AHERA-accredited 
courses and approved training providers so that this information will 
be readily available to assist the public in accessing these training 
programs and obtaining the necessary accreditation. The information is 
also maintained so that the Agency and approved state accreditation and 
licensing programs will have a reliable means of identifying and 
verifying the approval status of training courses and organizations.
    Previously, EPA had published this listing in the Federal Register 
on a quarterly basis. The last Federal Register listing required by law 
was published on August 30, 1991. EPA recognized the need to continue 
publication of this document even though the legislative mandate had 
expired. The NDAAC fulfills the public need for this information while 
at the same time, it reduces EPA cost and improves the service's 
capabilities.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection.

    Dated: February 3, 1994.

Mark A. Greenwood,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 94-4049 Filed 2-25-94; 8:45 am]
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