ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AT KSC

Permitting & Compliance - Air Quality Program - Asbestos Management

Asbestos is categorized as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) because of the adverse health effects on the lungs. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a National Emission Standard for asbestos (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M). The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations for the asbestos program are located in Chapter 62-257 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). KSC organizations and contractors are responsible for conducting asbestos projects in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

There are three instances where KSC is required to report the abatement and/or demolition of Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM) to the FDEP:

1. Individual Abatement Projects

Contractors for individual abatement projects are required to submit a notification to the FDEP at least 10 days prior to the start of the project if the amount of RACM to be removed is over any of the following threshold quantities:

  • 260 linear feet
  • 160 square feet
  • 35 cubic feet

The FDEP notification must be completed using this form: Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation (DEP Form Number 62-257.900(1)). A copy of the submitted notification form must be sent to the NASA Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB).

2. Facility Demolition Projects

All projects involving the demolition of any load-supporting structural member must be reported to the FDEP. This requirement is mandatory whether the project contains RACM or not and regardless of any threshold amount.

The FDEP notification must be completed using this form: Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation (DEP Form Number 62-257.900(1)). A copy of the submitted notification form must be sent to the NASA Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB).

3. Annual Abatement Projects

The EAB sends out annual data calls to KSC organizations and contractors requesting estimates for all anticipated individual abatement projects for the upcoming year. Even if an individual project falls below the thresholds quantities listed above, it must be reported to FDEP in an annual summary. The EAB uses the following internal form to collect data for projects that are below the threshold:

Asbestos Management Points of Contact

  • Douglas Tomlin (321-867-0321)
  • Christine Vanaman (321-867-3586)