WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

asbestos-containing material by Level II employees;

(iii) The application of appropriate
abatement practices, including the monitoring of
contractors; and

(iv) Notification of Departmental
Coordinators and other appropriate parties of changes in the
condition of asbestos contamination.

(b)  The Asbestos Oversight Committee shall:

(i) Maintain and update the State of Maryland
Asbestos Safety and Health Program Policy and Procedures
Manual;

(ii) Develop and maintain a priority list of
abatement projects to be accomplished each year;

(iii) Annually prepare a budget for asbestos
abatement projects; and

(iv) Evaluate and authorize changes to the
operations and maintenance program in any current fiscal
year.

(c)  The Department of General Services shall:

(i) Assist Department/Agencies in contracting
for asbestos abatement activities in accordance with State
finance and procurement laws;

(ii) Manage funds appropriated to the
Asbestos Oversight Committee for asbestos abatement
projects;

(iii) Maintain records to document asbestos
abatement projects accomplished by Department/Agencies; and

(iv) Develop guidelines for the preparations
of contracts for asbestos abatement to ensure that the work
is properly prioritized and described.

(d)  The Department of the Environment shall:

(i) Assist in the inspection and evaluation
of asbestos hazards;

(ii) Assist in the review of asbestos
abatement contracts;

(iii) Provide advice and consultation
concerning potential health hazards associated with asbestos
contamination; and

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