The goal of Colorados education system is to ensure that all children have access to a high quality school and the opportunity to receive an excellent education. But for too many students--urban, suburban and rural schools--that expectation is not being met. It is widely held in the education profession that turning a chronically low-performing school into a high-performing school is the most difficult of all tasks. Many strategies have been tried; few have succeeded. However, the enormity and complexity of the problem is not a valid excuse for failing to solve it, and CDE must lead the way.
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 main purpose of the CDOT Project Development Manual is to provide a quick, easy-to-use overview of situations or dilemmas that might be encountered in the course of developing a project. The manual is intended to assist new engineers, designers and consultants.
