| The Mississippi Department of Education is the designated agency for asbestos in schools. MDEQ operates in a support role to that agency providing information and assistance and performing inspections. MDEQ also operates an Asbestos Accreditation and Certification program to ensure training and qualification of individuals who engage in asbestos identification and abatement activities. These individuals are required to be certified by MDEQ. |
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| MDEQ Activities: |
| Performs inspections, |
| Reports any deficiencies to the EPA since that agency has the enforcement responsibility of the regulations, and |
| Provides outreach and regulation assistance to schools and others. |
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| Regulations |
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Federal-
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools;
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| Important Links |
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EPA - Asbestos In Schools
Asbestos Accreditation and Certification |
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| Contacts |
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| To contact MDEQ staff for more information on Asbestos in Schools: Bickham Forshee, Tommy Moody, Erica Myles-Wilson |
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