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Island Restoration In 2005, another issue on St. Paul Island came to NOAA’s attention. NOAA conducted lead-based paint and asbestos-containing material surveys of its structures on St. Paul Island in preparation for their transfer to local entities. During these surveys, NOAA identified the presence of lead-based paint and asbestos-containing building materials in residential and child care structures. The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act), specifically Sections 1012 and 1013, requires that NOAA document and disclose the location, material (e.g., painted drywall, window sill), and condition for all identified lead-based paint for all target housing constructed prior to 1978. Additionally, this act required NOAA to abate lead-based paint hazards at all target housing constructed prior to 1960. This act does not require any inspection, disclosure, or abatement of lead-based paint in any other structure, including child care structures. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)/Asbestos Schools Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) required inspections and disclosure of the presence and condition of asbestos-containing building materials in schools serving grades kindergarten through 12. These acts do not require any asbestos inspections or abatement in any other structures, only that any voluntary inspections or abatements in other structures be conducted consistent with federal guidelines for worker qualifications and asbestos practices. In 2006, NOAA abated lead-based paint hazards at five structures on St. Paul Island: duplex 108/109; the former electrical shop; and former teachers' houses 101, 102, and 103. The lead-based paint abatement at the former electrical shop was not required under Title X, however NOAA determined it appropriate given the building’s use by the community for its pre-kindergarten Head Start program. NOAA also abated asbestos hazards at six structures on St. Paul Island: the five-car garage, duplex 108/109; the former electrical shop; and former teachers' houses 101, 102, and 103. None of these asbestos abatements were required under AHERA or ASHARA, however NOAA determined it appropriate given the potential for asbestos exposures by building occupants and visitors.
Causes of Environmental Contamination NOAA Actions to Restore the Pribilof Islands Completion of Corrective Actions Department of Defense Environmental Restoration Responsibilities
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