Michigan § 388.861 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 388.861 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 388.861. Definitions.
As used in this act:
"Asbestos" means a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers, including chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, asbestiform anthophyllite, asbestiform tremolite, and asbestiform actinolite.
"Asbestos-containing material" means any material or product containing more than 1% asbestos.
"Cost" means the discounted present value of all anticipated future expenditures associated with a course of action in an area where asbestos removal is being considered.
"Educational facility" means a building owned, leased, or under the control of a public or nonpublic school or school system containing any of grades K-12.
"Friable", when referring to asbestos-containing material, means material that can, by hand pressure, be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder when dry.
"Operations and maintenance plan" means a program of work practices designed to maintain asbestos or friable asbestos-containing material in good condition to ensure the cleanup of asbestos or friable asbestos-containing material previously released and to prevent the further release of asbestos or asbestos-containing material by minimizing and controlling the damage or disturbance of asbestos or asbestos-containing material.
"Removal" means the taking out or stripping of asbestos or asbestos-containing material from an existing structure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 388.861
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 388.861 cover?
Section 388.861 ("Definitions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 388.861?
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