Asbestos Program for Demolition and Renovation Projects

The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop and enforce regulations to protect the general public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are know to be human health hazards. The USEPA has since delegated the authority to implement and enforce the Federal Asbestos NESHAP to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

The Department's Asbestos Program was implemented to reduce the public's possible asbestos exposure. These regulations require facility owners and/or operators involved in demolition and renovation activities to pre-inspect the affected facility, file proper notification and handle and dispose of asbestos properly. The asbestos program offers education and assistance with asbestos issues so that owners and/or operators can comply with rule requirements.

Asbestos fibers are a known human carcinogen. Lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the chest cavity lining) and asbestosis (a fibrotic scarring of lung tissue) have been proven to result from asbestos exposure.

Asbestos Regulations (Wisconsin and Federal NESHAPs)

Requirements and Fees

Online Notification

DNR's Asbestos Citation Authority

DNR Contacts, General Information and Publications

Regulatory Assistance: State, Federal and Other

Department of Health Services Asbestos Programs

History and Uses of Asbestos

Health Effects of Asbestos

Frequently Asked Questions

Construction & Demolition Waste Recovery

Map of Asbestos Inspectors by County [PDF 308KB]