On October 13, 2009, new rules related to the filing requirements of asbestos abatement documents go into effect.
The Department of Environmental Protection has created an online database that enables the electronic preparation of DEP's asbestos abatement form (ACP7).
Applicants will have a chance to familiarize themselves with this new online database, the Asbestos Reporting and Tracking System (ARTS), from September 28 through October 12. However, applicants will not be able to submit this form using ARTS until the new rules go into effect on October 13.
The Buildings Department is hosting two sessions to demonstrate DEP's new database. These sessions will be held in the 6th floor training room at DOB headquarters at 280 Broadway in Manhattan:
Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:30am - 10:30am
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:30am - 11:30am
Please email operationsredesign@buildings.nyc.gov no later than Tuesday, September 22 if you would like to attend.
Visit the Construction, Demolition and Abatement section of DOB's website for more information on these new rules and filing requirements