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Chapter 1327 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BRANCH - SPECIAL PROGRAMS SECTION

1327     PROGRAM SUMMARY, RESOURCES, AND CONTACTS 
(New 3/00)

The Special Programs Section is responsible for managing the following mandated programs:

  1. Seismic Building Program
     
  2. Asbestos Program
     
  3. Polychlorinated Biphenyl Program
     
  4. Underground Storage Tanks Program

The Special Programs Section is also responsible for the Local Government Grant Program, the Earthquake Activated
Gas Shut-off Devices Program, the Water Heater Bracing Program, and the Emergency Response Management Program.

1327.1     SEISMIC BUILDING PROGRAM 
(New 3/00)

The State Seismic Building Program involves the categorization and seismic structural evaluation of state facilities and determination of which buildings will be retrofit. Services provided include:

  1. Evaluations of buildings,
     
  2. Development of conceptual solutions and cost estimates,
     
  3. Management of retrofit project implementation, and
     
  4. Database information on statewide seismic inventory.

1327.12     ASBESTOS PROGRAM 
(New 3/00)

The State Asbestos Program comprises four functions:

  1. Asbestos survey and reporting,
     
  2. Asbestos abatement,
     
  3. Operation and maintenance, and
     
  4. Property damage claims program.

1327.13     POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS PROGRAM 
(New 3/00)

The Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Program is a program of remediation to comply with the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (40 CFR 761).  Services include surveys and sampling of fluid filled electrical equipment to identify PCB contamination; development of contract plans and specifications to remove and replace hazardous PCB contaminated equipment; plans and specifications for the transportation and approved disposal of PCB contaminated equipment and articles including PCB contaminated fluorescent lighting ballasts.

1327.14     UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS PROGRAM 
(New 3/00)

The Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Program is responsible for bringing the state-owned underground storage tanks into compliance with federal and state requirements.  It also provides engineering and construction services for sites believed to be contaminated with toxics and/or hazardous wastes.
Updated : 7/6/2007