Under NESHAP, what defines a large job?

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) sets specific thresholds for what constitutes a "large job" in terms of asbestos removal projects. The correct definition revolves around project size, specifically set at a minimum threshold of 160 square feet of asbestos material or 260 linear feet of asbestos in pipe insulation. This criterion is important for regulatory compliance because it influences how the project is managed, including reporting requirements, safety measures, and disposal protocols. Understanding this definition helps ensure that larger projects are handled with the appropriate level of oversight to protect public health and the environment.

Other potential definitions, while referencing important aspects of asbestos handling, do not align with the NESHAP standards for determining project size. For example, a threshold based solely on square footage without considering the specific figures provided by NESHAP would not adequately encompass the regulatory requirements. Similarly, considerations of project duration or cubic footage alone do not capture the size-related criteria that NESHAP establishes for large asbestos jobs.