STATE RESPONDS TO SURVEY: OFFERS MORE ASBESTOS TRAINING

A recent Department of Economic Development survey of local governments, chambers of commerce and other business partners indicated a desire to learn more about federal asbestos rules and the state is filling the need.

To assist, the Departments of Economic Development and Natural Resources are hosting a series of statewide workshops for public officials, economic developers and others in an interactive forum to educate those new to asbestos or to clarify regulatory questions.

The workshops will highlight federal asbestos emission standards that apply for building renovation and demolition, and a question and answer session with the DNR's asbestos NESHAP inspector.

DNR will offer in depth training to fire departments later this autumn for asbestos inspector certification.

Workshops begin at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Dates and locations include:

July 31, 2002 Iowa City Public Library, Room A
123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240

August 6, 2002 Urbandale Public Library
3520 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

August 21, 2002 North Iowa Area Community College,
Muse-Norris Conference Center, Room 180D
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

August 27, 2002 Carrollton Inn
Highway 71 N & 18th St., Carroll, Iowa 51401

Registration is requested by e-mail to: airqualityliaison@ided.state.ia.us, by fax at 515-242-4795 or by phone to (800) 351-4668. There is no fee.

For more information contact Wendy Walker at 515-242-4795.