HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 5408

BYSenators Warnke, Cantu, Wojahn and Garrett; by request of Department of Labor and Industries

Revising provisions relating to asbestos projects.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (11)

      Signed by Representatives Wang, Chair; Cole, Vice Chair; Fisch, Fisher, R. King, O'Brien, Patrick, Sanders, Sayan, C. Smith and Walker.

House Staff:Chris Cordes (786-7117)

AS PASSED HOUSE APRIL 16, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Persons involved in the demolition, removal or encapsulation of materials likely to release asbestos fibers into the air must have a certificate from the Department of Labor and Industries.  The department may assess a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000, against any person who knowingly violates the asbestos removal requirements.

SUMMARY:

The penalties, citations and administrative procedures of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act are made applicable to asbestos removal projects.  The $5,000 civil penalty for a knowing violation of the asbestos removal requirements is deleted.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    Steven Cant, Department of Labor and Industries.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:    Consolidation of administrative and enforcement provisions for asbestos projects under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act will simplify and clarify the procedures applicable to these projects.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None Presented.