15 USC 2650 - Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 2650.

Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies

(a)

Study

(1)

General requirement

The Administrator shall conduct a study on the availability of liability insurance and other forms of assurance against financial loss which are available to local educational agencies and asbestos contractors with respect to actions required under this subchapter. Such study shall examine the following:

(A)

The extent to which liability insurance and other forms of assurance against financial loss are available to local educational agencies and asbestos contractors.

(B)

The extent to which the cost of insurance or other forms of assurance against financial loss has increased and the extent to which coverage has become less complete.

(C)

The extent to which any limitation in the availability of insurance or other forms of assurance against financial loss is the result of factors other than standards of liability in applicable law.

(D)

The extent to which the existence of the regulations required by subsections (c) and (d) of section 2643 of this title and the accreditation of contractors under section 2646 of this title has affected the availability or cost of insurance or other forms of assurance against financial loss.

(E)

The extent to which any limitation on the availability of insurance or other forms of assurance against financial loss is inhibiting inspections for asbestos-containing material or the development or implementation of management plans under this subchapter.

(F)

Identification of any other impediments to the timely completion of inspections or the development and implementation of management plans under this subchapter.

(2)

Interim report

(3)

Final report

(b)

State action

(Pub. L. 94–469, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 99–519, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2986.)

cite as: 15 USC 2650