Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. These fibers easily can migrate through the body’s natural defense system into the lungs, where they can cause damage to the respiratory system. Due to its unique properties, it was used in a number of different building materials into the 1970s and may still be found in some products currently being manufactured. Three categories of asbestos-containing materials are: friable asbestos-containing material, Category I non-friable asbestos-containing material, and Category II non-friable asbestos containing material.

Arkansas requires institutional, commercial, public, industrial or residential structures, excluding certain residential structures to be inspected for the presence of asbestos prior to being renovated or demolished. This inspection must be performed by an asbestos inspector certified in the State of Arkansas. If you suspect damaged material might contain asbestos, it is recommended that you not further disturb the material until it can be determined if it is asbestos containing or not. For the purpose of identifying asbestos containing materials, it is recommended that you obtain the services of an asbestos inspector certified in the state of Arkansas to positively identify any suspect materials or that you assume the material contains asbestos.

Asbestos forms should be submitted through the SEEK system.

The below forms are available at seek.ee.arkansas.gov.

• Asbestos Certification
  • Application
  • Certificate Replacement Request Form
  • Change Form
  • Modification Request Form
• Asbestos Contractor and Consultant License
  • Application
  • Change Form
• Asbestos Notice of Intent (NOI)
  Timely submission, and recorded receipt, of all required information via SEEK utilizing the agency's form is deemed as written delivery compliant with 40 CFR 61.145 and PCE&EC Rule 21 Chapter 6.
  • Notice of Intent Form
  • NOI Revision Form
  • Investigation Information Form
• Asbestos Notice of Nuisance Abatement
  • Notice of Nuisance Abatement Form
  • Modification Form
• Asbestos Training Provider License
  • Application
  • Renewal
  • Notice of Canceled Training Course
  • Notice of Completed Training Course
  • Notice of Scheduled Training Course

Asbestos Certification and License Fees

• Fees ensure validation for one (1) year.
• Fees must be submitted before the application is received. Online payment is preferred and is available within the SEEK system after signing the application.
• Failure to submit payment can result in deactivation of a certification or licensure.

Asbestos Certification Fees

Asbestos License Fees

Asbestos Notice of Intent (NOI)

When to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI):

• All demolitions require an NOI whether there is asbestos or not (Regulation 21.601).
• Any renovation with at least 80 linear meters on pipes or at least 15 square meters on other facility components, or at least one cubic meter where length could not be measured (Regulation 21.603 (A)).
• Any renovation involving at least 15 square meters of resilient floor and/or associated mastic coverings having asbestos-containing material (ACM) (Regulation 21.603 (B)).
• Emergency Renovations (Regulation 21.605).
• Changes in Operators (Regulation 21.610).
• An NOI Revision should be submitted according to Regulation 21.608.

Asbestos NOI Fees

• Fees must be submitted before the application is received. Online payment is preferred and is available within the SEEK system after signing the application.
• Failure to submit payment can result in deactivation of a certification or licensure.

Licensed Asbestos Training Providers

To become certified asbestos workers, individuals must be trained by training providers licensed in Arkansas. DEQ maintains the list of current licensed asbestos training providers below. Contact specific training providers for course registration, course fee, and other details.

Please note: As a condition of reciprocity, any individual trained by a training provider who is not licensed in Arkansas can still become certified by providing proof of current discipline training and proof of having received the Two-Hour Arkansas Regulation Awareness training from one of DEQ’s licensed training providers.