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Asbestos Management Plan Notice for Walton County Schools

Original title: Asbestos Management - Walton County School District

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The Frame

What this does

Parents, staff, and community members have the legal right to review safety documentation regarding the presence and management of asbestos in specific school buildings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Parents and Guardians

They have the right to access safety documentation regarding the school environment.

Faculty and Staff

They work in buildings subject to asbestos management and surveillance protocols.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Walton County School District (WCSD) is notifying the public that asbestos management plans for all district buildings are available for review. These plans, required by federal law, document the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials and outline safety procedures.

Key Facts

  • The WCSD maintains asbestos management plans for all district buildings as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
  • Management plans include the location and condition of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) and short-term protection actions.
  • Management plans are available for public review at the WCSD Annex or individual school offices during business hours.
  • AHERA requires re-inspections of all ACBM every three years by an accredited inspector.
  • AHERA requires surveillance inspections of ACBM every six months by trained personnel.
  • The following schools are documented as containing no ACBM: Atha Road Elementary, Harmony Elementary, Loganville Elementary, Monroe Elementary, Sharon Elementary, Walker Park Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary, Youth Elementary, Carver Middle, Loganville Middle, Youth Middle, Monroe Area High, Walnut Grove High, and the Board of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see the asbestos management plan for my child's school?
You can review the plan at the WCSD Annex or at the individual school office during normal business hours.
How often are school buildings inspected for asbestos?
Buildings undergo a full re-inspection every three years, with additional surveillance inspections occurring every six months.

Why It Matters

Parents, staff, and community members have the legal right to review safety documentation regarding the presence and management of asbestos in specific school buildings.

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Discoveries

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Comprehensive Asbestos-Free List

The district explicitly lists 14 facilities as containing no asbestos-containing building materials, providing a clear reference for parents concerned about specific sites.

Connected Entities

organizationWalton County School DistrictThe school district responsible for maintaining and reporting on asbestos manageMap →
other40 CRF Part 763.93The specific federal regulation requiring asbestos inspections and management plMap →
organizationNEGA RESAThe organization that provided the latest three-year re-inspection and managemenMap →
otherAHERAAsbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, the federal law governing asbestos managMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.walton.k12.ga.us

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  • Controversy10
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