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Other agencies that regulate asbestos wastes in California are: California State Licensing Board Effective January 1, 1987, asbestos removal and abatement contractors have to be certified by the State Licensing Board (Section 7058.5, Business and Professions Code). Effective July 1, 1989, state law prohibits any person from advertising for the removal of asbestos unless certified for that work and requires any person advertising asbestos removal services to include his or her certification and (Cal -OSHA) registration number in that advertising (Section 7030.6, Business and Profes- sions Code). For further information on the certification requirement, steps to take when contracting with a company to remove asbestos, existing laws and regulations pertaining to asbestos-related work in California, basic health information, or to obtain a list of certified contractors, call the State Licensing Board at (916) 366-5153. Cal -OSHA A contractor must register with Cal-OSHA's Carcinogen Unit prior to any work involving asbestos (Section 6501.5, Labor Code). Call (415) 557-2037 for information on registration and notification requirements. Questions concerning occupational standards should also be addressed to Cal -OSHA. Local Air Pollution Control District Many of the Local Air Pollution Control Districts in California have been given authority to enforce the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) which include asbestos. In addition, these local agencies have special notifica- tion requirements when asbestos demolition or renovation operations are undertaken. Some of these agencies charge an operation fee. Check local listings to contact these agencies for further information. • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA has notification requirements pertaining to asbestos demolition and renovation operations. Call (415) 974- 7633 for further 7 information regarding NESHAP rule compliance. For information regarding asbestos identification, health effects, abatement options, analytical techniques, monitoring, asbestos in schools, and contract documents, call the EPA Regional Asbestos Coordinator at (415) 974-7551. Other sources of information and assistance include: • EPA TSCA Hotline Washington, D.C. (202) 554-1404. General infor- mation concerning federal requirements in the areas of industrial and commercial notification procedures, school programs, analytical methods, abatement projects, and product use restrictions. • Pacific Asbestos Information Center U.C. Extension, Berkeley, CA. (415) 643-7143. Continuing education and training for individuals and groups involved in the management, evaluation, and abatement of asbestos hazards. • Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington, D.C. (800) 638-2772. Information con- cerning the identification and abatement of asbestos hazards in the home. Information on asbestos in certain consumer products is also available. • _ Toxic Information Center San Francisco, CA. in-state (800) 233-3360, out-of- state (415) 821-5338. A general information service. Specific information on asbestos in residential settings is also available. • National Asbestos Council Decatur, GA. (404) 633-2622 Collects, generates, and disseminates information to building owners, interested professionals, and the public concerning asbestos in buildings. • Labor Occupational Health Program Berkeley, CA. (415) 642- 5507. Addresses concerns regarding occupational exposure. • Asbestos Information Association Arlington, VA (703) 979- 1150. General informa- tion with emphasis on safety, health and environ- mental issues. Informational materials are available through the Association.