Asbestos Abatement Documentation

I have had success with submitting only remediation verification plans/reports in a couple of past projects. Unfortunately they were both v2.2, but I would think that the alternative compliance path is the best way to go for v.3.

I am in a similar situation, and trying to determine how best to fill out the LEED form. Is Option 1 the way to go, since the abatement could be called a "local voluntary cleanup program" ? I see Larry references Option 2 below, unless it was designated as a brownfield ahead of time. Does that sound right?

I too am attempting this credit through asbestos remediation. The most recent LEED NC 2009 text states, "For projects where asbestos is found and remediated also earn this credit. Testing should be done in accordance with EPA Reg 40CFR part 763, when applicable." Does anyone know when part 763 is applicable? Also, did anyone determine whether option 1 or an alternative compliance path is the correct way to submit?

I have a project using the same credit approach. Has anybody submitted this credit for review using the ACP in the credit form and gotten it approved?

Morning all, We have documented asbesos contamination for SScr3 many times in both v2.2 and v3. We use the local jurisdiction option and then supply both the asbestos investigation report and the subsequent asbestos remediation documentation. It is important to have both. The remediation info should clearly indicate what Federal regulatory standards were used for cleanup. The paperwork that is normally generated for the GC during demolition for this kind of hazmat cleanup process is generally sufficient to document this credit because everyone involved must be certified and accredited.

I can second Michelle Rosenberger's comments above. I have used this approach on three separate certifications with great success. What I have included is documention of the initial inspection report, the abatement contractors work plan/report, and a post abatement inspection and verification report. I also always reference the CIR from 6/8/2005 in the narrative section of the template. See below: 6/8/2005 - Ruling EPA Reg. 40CFR Part 763 (http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/2003pt763.txt) is acceptable for proving contamination of the site for purposes of this credit. Your LEED application must include executive summary-level content from the investigation's report, explaining the extent of contamination and required action. Follow an accepted standard for remediation, such as RCRA and NESHAPS, and summarize in a narrative, as requested in the LEED-NC Letter Template.

Thanks for all this information. I just wanted to note that we should reference LI ID #10001 - http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations?keys=10001 for LEED 2009 (v3) projects and follow the steps there for documentation, which have be outlined above.