Environment Office:
The Environment Office assists pastors, parishes, and schools navigate regulatory and safety laws and regulations at the local, state, national, and regional levels for all environmental compliance issues. This includes asbestos in schools (AHERA, Ill Dept of Public Health), asbestos in non-school buildings (NESHAP), Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation, Mold, lead-based paint and indoor air quality.
The Designated Person for the Diocese of Joliet is Richard Kaffka. He can be reached through the Buildings & Properties Department, directly at Churchgroup@aol.com or, in emergencies 708.334.0585
Resources:
EPA Lead Rules & Regulations
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right
O&M Plan - 2018
Training Manual - 2019
Rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health
AHERA Legislation
NESHAP For Non-School Buildings 2014
El ABC del Asbestos en las Esculas
Asbestos Factsheet - Spanish Edition
Forms:
O&M Activity Report
Minor Fiber Release Report
Periodic Surveillance Form July 2020
Short Term Notification Form Jul - Dec 2020
Short Term Notification Form Jan - Jun 2021
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