This guidance document is intended to provide direction to contractors, consultants and property owners and operators who are involved in soil disturbing activities in areas with known or suspected asbestos-contaminated soil, or where asbestos-contaminated soil is discovered. The guidance is meant to assist in compliance with the Solid Waste Regulations, and where applicable, Air Quality Control Commission Regulation No. 8, Part B (5 CCR 1001-10, Part B - Asbestos) referred to herein as Air Regulation No. 8, Part B. However, it is important that the reader be familiar with the regulations in order to understand the context of the information provided in this guidance.
The RMNP Initiative was formed to study and recommend action on air quality issues facing the park. Participants in the initiative include the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division, U.S. EPA Region 8 Air Program, the Air Resources Division of the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
This Handbook has been prepared to provide information to members of the public regarding opportunities for participation in Water Quality Control Commission proceedings.
Roadside vegetation is exposed to a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses that can impact plant health. Drought, pollution, disease, insects, lack of nutrients, and roadbed management practices may potentially act alone or synergistically to adversely affect plants in proximity to the roadside. To date, little published research documents the impacts of certain deicers on vegetation in relationship to other potential stresses. This study provides an ecological impact assessment of factors affecting the health of roadside vegetation in the state of Colorado including potential biotic and abiotic plant stressors and deicer applications.
