ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 15 ASBESTOS
C15.3.2.9. Procedures to prevent the use of ACM in new construction.
C15.3.3. Determination Prior to Demolition or Renovation
C15.3.3.1. Prior to the demolition or renovation of a facility, the installation will make a
determination whether or not the activity will remove or disturb ACM, and will record this
determination on the project authorization document (e.g., work order).
C15.3.3.2. The project authorization document will be furnished to the Italian Base
Commander. Provide a copy of the plan a minimum of 30 days prior to start of the work.
C15.3.3.3. Prior to demolition or renovation of a facility that involves removing or
disturbing friable ACM, a detailed work plan will be prepared and furnished to the U.S.
installation commander and the Italian Base Commander a minimum of 30 days prior to start of
the work. A copy of the work plan will also be kept on permanent file.
C15.3.3.4. Installations will remove friable ACM when the ACM poses a threat to
release airborne asbestos fibers and cannot be reliably repaired or isolated. Removal activities
will be conducted by permitted Italian companies.
C15.3.3.5. Before disturbing or demolishing a facility or part of a facility, installations
will remove all regulated ACM. Prior to commencing the removal activities, a detailed work plan
will be prepared and furnished to the U.S. installation commander and the Italian Base
Commander a minimum of 30 days prior to start of the work. A copy of the work plan will also
be kept on permanent file. Removal activities will be conducted by Italian-permitted companies.
C15.3.4. Disposal of ACM
C15.3.4.1. When disposing of asbestos waste, installations will adequately wet all ACM
waste and seal it in a leak-proof double container: a polyethylene bag with adequate strength
(more than 0.15 mm (5.9 mils) thick) placed inside a second bag or a rigid container. Sharp-edged
materials shall be packed separately. Bags shall not be filled over 2/3 of their capacity and shall not
exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) of total weight.
C15.3.4.2. All containers shall be labeled to indicate the presence of asbestos.
Containers will be labeled in English and Italian languages. The label shall contain the following
text:
WARNING: CONTAINS ASBESTOS.
Breathing dust is dangerous to health.
Follow safety instructions.
PERICOLO: CONTIENE AMIANTO.
L’inalazione di fibre è dannosa alla salute.
Seguire le istruzioni di sicurezza.
C15.3.4.3. If the ACM waste contains crocidolite, the words "contains asbestos “shall be
replaced by "contains crocidolite/blue asbestos – contiene crocidolite/amianto blu.”
September 2012 Italy FGS 15-3
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