Asbestos
Asbestos
Asbestos
Prepare the documentation for submission to LEED Online. Documents should include:
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Remediate asbestos according to accepted standards, such as NESHAP or comparable state regulations.
Asbestos
After remediation is completed, your environmental professional should write a letter stating that the site cleanup has been conducted to local, state, or federal standards. This letter should describe the actual remediation steps in detail.
Depending on the extent and type of remediation required, it is possible that some site features may be affected. For example, it may be less expensive to cap contaminated soils with concrete, leaving no room for landscaping or stormwater infiltration. This can have an effect on other site credits your project is attempting, such as SSc5.1: Protect or Restore Habitat and SSc6.1 and SSc6.2: Stormwater Management.
Each contaminated site requires different remediation efforts. The remediation technique you use should be based on the type, extent, and concentration of contamination, as well as the risk level. Some examples of remediation techniques are:
Hire a qualified environmental engineer or professional to manage the remediation effort according to the master remediation plan.
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