SECTION 296.4. Compliance with Federal Regulations Implementing the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)


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  • (a) A local education agency must ensure compliance with AHERA for all schools under its administrative control.

    (b) A DSHS representative may enter any regulated school building to inspect and investigate conditions to determine compliance in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §1954.060(b), Texas Health and Safety Code §12.018, and §296.271(c) of this chapter (relating to Inspections and Investigations).

    (c) DSHS may take enforcement action as described in Subchapter Q of this chapter (relating to Compliance) for violations of AHERA.

Source Note: The provisions of this §296.4 adopted to be effective July 8, 2021, 46 TexReg 3880