Asbestos Program
The asbestos compliance program processes asbestos notifications for abatement projects and conducts onsite inspections of these projects to confirm the workers on site are licensed and the job is being conducted properly. This office also Investigates complaints to ensure that individuals are following the state asbestos rule and law. Also, this office provides outreach, education and technical assistance on asbestos issues. The asbestos compliance program works with Region 3 EPA and conducts Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) inspections in schools K-12.
Contact
Asbestos Compliance Program:
Program Chief: Herb Hilleary
Phone: (304) 352-5011
Fax: (304) 558-0524
Email: Herb.J.Hilleary@wv.gov
To check the status of a notification or to submit a revision:
Regulatory Licensing Specialist 2: Regina Hubbard
Phone: (304) 352-5020
Fax: (304) 558-0524
Email: Regina.G.Hubbard@wv.gov
Notification of Abatement, Demolition, or Renovation
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Division of Air Quality Electronic Submittal System (ESS).
NOTE: Asbestos notification fees will increase as of April 28th 2024 (See Attached Memorandum)
Asbestos notifications are no longer required to be sent to EPA Region 3 (See Attached Memorandum)`
West Virginia Related Information
- West Virginia Asbestos Licensure Law 16-32
- 64CSR63 - West Virginia Asbestos Abatement Licensing Rule
- For License or Application Information see Licensing Program
- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Forms
- Diagram of Potential Asbestos-containing Material in your Home
- Building and Home Owners: Important information regarding demolition or renovation activities
- Asbestos Fact Sheet
- SEARCH WV Licensed Asbestos Contractors
- SEARCH WV Approved Training Providers
- SEARCH DEP Notifications
EPA Asbestos Related
- EPA Asbestos Home Page
- EPA National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
- EPA Publication: Current Best Practices for Vermiculite Attic Insulation
Request EPA Publications (publication numbers listed below)
Call the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1-800-490-9198
Fax: 513-489-8695
International: 1-513-489-8190
Local & Government Employees: 513-489-8190 and give them the publication number listed below the topic of interest.
| Publication | EPA publication number |
| Schools | EPA745K93017 |
| Home | EPA910K92001 |
| Buildings | EPA745K93013 |
| Workers | EPA747B93001 |
| Sampling | EPA745K94058 |
| Water | EPA440580022 |
| Air | EPA540290005A |
| Waste | EPA530SW85007 |
| National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants | EPA340190018 |
| Employees | EPA907K92002 |
| Miscellaneous | EPA745F93007 |