Division of Safety & Health - DOSH

Asbestos Control Bureau

Amended Code Rule 56- Asbestos

The Asbestos Control Bureau oversees the abatement of toxic hazards associated with asbestos fiber during the rehabilitation, reconstruction or demolition of buildings and other structures originally constructed with asbestos or asbestos containing materials. The Bureau enforces the New York State Labor Law and Industrial Code Rule 56 (Asbestos). Requirements of this code include the licensing of contractors, certification of all persons working on asbestos projects, filing of notifications of large asbestos projects and pre-demolition survey of buildings to identify any asbestos, which may be present, to ensure proper abatement of asbestos materials. The Bureau works closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION UNIT

State Office Campus, Room 161A, Albany, NY  12240

(518) 457-2735 (FAX) (518) 485-8530

Federal Property Notification Notice

If you have any license or certification questions, e-mail:  SHNYPESHAsk@labor.state.ny.us

ENGINEERING SERVICES UNIT

State Office Campus, Room 154, Albany, NY 12240
(518) 457-1536 (FAX) (518) 457-1301

If you have any questions regarding Code Rule 56 or asbestos related variances, e-mail:  ESU.SH@labor.state.ny.us

ASBESTOS CONTROL BUREAU DISTRICT OFFICES

State Office Campus, Room 157, Albany, NY 12240
(518) 457-1255 (FAX) (518) 485-8054
(518) 457-2072 (FAX)(518) 485-8054 (Field Office)

One Hudson Square, 75 Varick Street (7th Floor), New York, NY 10013
(212) 775-3532

450 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 479-3215 (FAX) (315) 479-3451 

Asbestos Online Notifications Manual

Guidelines for the Surrender of Records

Other Asbestos Related Sites

US EPA Website

US EPA - Asbestos information

NESHAPS – National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NESHAPS legislation

AHERA – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act - Federal EPA regulations for asbestos containing materials in schools

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act - Federal asbestos regulations for Construction and General Industry

Department of Environmental Conservation – Waste Haul/Transportation of asbestos

Code Enforcement Official and Building Permit Applicants

Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Information

Information and Links from NELAR - The New England Lead and Asbestos Resources Site

Toxicological Profile for Asbestos
NYC Department of Environmental Protection/Asbestos Control

FORMS

To print these forms, you need an installed copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher, which is available at no charge from Adobe. Some of the applications listed on this page ask for certain personal information. The authority to collect this information is found in the New York State Labor Law. This information will be maintained and used to process the application you are filing with the Department. If you do not provide the information, the Department may not be able to process your application. You may review any information about you that is maintained by the New York State Department of Labor by contacting our Counsels Office at 518 485 4380.

Asbestos - CR 56 Form Description/Purpose Size Type CR 56 -- Asbestos - Effective 9/5/2006 This revised regulation went into effect on September 5, 2006. 113 pages pdf SH 752 -- Petition For an Asbestos Variance Use this form to apply for relief from Code Rule 56 provisions 2 pages pdf -- CR 56 Asbestos - Guidance Document This Guidance Document supplements CR 56 and will assist with the application of the amended regulation. 49 pages pdf Asbestos Contractors Lists Form Description/Purpose Size Type -- Asbestos Contractors List -by Company Name This is a list of currently licensed asbestos contractors. 55 pages pdf -- Asbestos Contractors List -by Zip Code This is a list of currently licensed asbestos contractors. 55 pages pdf Asbestos Handler Certificate (For workers handling asbestos.) Form Description/Purpose Size Type SH 442 -- Instructions for Asbestos Certificate Applications This form gives the qualifications for an Asbestos Certificate. It also tells what training, documents and fees needed. 2 pages pdf SH 440 -- Asbestos Certificate Application Use this form to apply for a new certificate or to renew an existing certificate. 1 page pdf GO 1 -- Appendix to a License Application This child support obligation form must be completed and sent in with your application. 2 pages pdf ID 5 DOL -- Request for Photo ID Card If you do not have a New York State Drivers License or non driver ID you should use this form to request a photo ID from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. 1 page pdf Asbestos License (For companies working with asbestos.) Form Description/Purpose Size Type SH 433 -- Instructions on Applying for any Asbestos Handling License How to apply for a Asbestos Handling License. 2 pages pdf SH 439 -- Required Insurance This form lists the acceptable proof of Workman’s Compensation and Disability Insurance. 1 page pdf SH 430 -- Application for an Asbestos Handling License Use this form to apply for a new license or to renew an existing license. 4 pages pdf Asbestos Project Notification Form Description/Purpose Size Type SH 483 -- Asbestos Project Notification This notification must be completed and sent to the Asbestos Control Bureau before beginning any project where asbestos could be released. 4 pages pdf

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