Asbestos Management Plans

In October 1986, the U.S. Congress enacted the Asbestos hazard  Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Under this law, comprehensive  regulations were developed to address asbestos problems in public  and private elementary and secondary schools. These regulations  require schools to inspect for friable and nonfriable asbestos, develop  asbestos management plans that address asbestos hazards in school  buildings and implement response actions in a timely manner.

Our program for fulfilling these responsibilities is outlined in
the asbestos management plan for each school. The plans
currently contain the inspection reports and the appropriate response actions. They also contain plans for periodic reinspections and post-response activities.

Delivery of asbestos management plans to schools began on May 1, 1989. The receipt of these management plans required an acknowledgement by the Principal or Vice-Principal. On May 9, 1989, the Asbestos Management Plans were delivered to the Governor as required by law.

As of May 9, 1989, the Asbestos Management Plans were available for review at the following locations:

• The Main Office of each school during normal school hours
• The Department of Facilities, Room 407, 200 E. North Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 during normal business hours.