Sec. 1954.052. RULES REGARDING ASBESTOS CONCENTRATION LEVELS. (a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules defining the maximum airborne asbestos concentrations that are:
(1) permissible outside of a regulated containment area during an abatement activity; and
(2) acceptable for final clearance.
(b) The executive commissioner may not by rule identify any level of asbestos concentration as a safe exposure level because any exposure to airborne asbestos is considered to involve some risk.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.255, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1954 - Asbestos Health Protection
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department
Section 1954.051. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 1954.052. Rules Regarding Asbestos Concentration Levels
Section 1954.053. Rules Regarding Performance Standards and Work Practices
Section 1954.054. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 1954.055. Reciprocity Agreement
Section 1954.057. General Investigative Authority
Section 1954.058. Authority to Contract for Inspections
Section 1954.059. Asbestos Site Inspections
Section 1954.060. Demolition and Renovation Activities; Inspections
Section 1954.061. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Certain Solid Waste Facilities
Section 1954.062. Dissemination of Information; Educational Programs or Exhibits