Asbestos Program
Asbestos Program
Asbestos Accreditation Requirements
The Asbestos Rule transitioned to Tennessee Rule Chapter 0400-13-02, effective May 20, 2025. Tennessee Rule Chapter 12-01-02 Asbestos Requirements originally became effective June 23, 2009, for firms, asbestos professionals, and training providers in Tennessee.
Searchable Asbestos Professional Database
Access our searchable database below of asbestos accredited training providers, firms, and individuals with current accreditation to conduct asbestos activities in the State of Tennessee.
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
AHERA is a federal statute enacted in 1986 requiring local education agencies (LEAs) to inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building materials and to prepare management plans to assist in the prevention or reduction of asbestos hazards.
The Toxic Substances Program conducts compliance monitoring inspections at LEAs throughout the State of Tennessee. Visit the U.S. EPA Federal AHERA Program website for helpful information regarding the Environmental Health Program for Schools. Additionally, to find out more information about Tennessee AHERA inspections, visit the TN Department of Education website.
| Contacts |
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| Asbestos Accreditation Inquiries |
| Grace Buchanan 1-877-252-2694 / 615-532-0809 Grace.Buchanan@tn.gov |
| Jackie Manuel 615-532-9291 Jackie.Manuel@tn.gov |
| Asbestos AHERA Inquiries |
| EPA Region 4 Donnette Sturdivant 404-562-9431 Sturdivant.Donnette@epa.gov |
Related Information
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Rule Change
The Division of Solid Waste Management’s amendment to the notification requirements of Rule 1200-01-18-.01, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, were filed with the Secretary of State July 6, 2020. The amendment, which will change the notification of lead-based paint activity from fifteen days to five business days, will become effective October 4, 2020. The pending changes and additional rulemaking package information are accessible on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website: https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_filings/07-03-20.pdf.
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