National Asbestos Registry System (NARS)
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Updated September 2004:
Due to funding restrictions, NARS updates were suspended in April 2003. In July
2004, funding for updating NARS was approved through November 2004. Any outstanding data will be uploaded. Check this Web site for updated decisions concerning the long term future of NARS.
The National Asbestos Registry System (NARS) may
be used by building owners to assist in evaluating which asbestos contractors
should be hired, or by the general public to determine the compliance
history of asbestos contractors working at a specific locale. NARS is
also used by delegated agencies to assist in targeting inspections, and
by EPA managers as a general tool for evaluating the asbestos program.
The NARS software enables the user to "look up" specific
contractors, based upon a variety of criteria, and to view simple summary
data, as well as specific data concerning owners and operators that match
the given criteria. The user can then print or download the data if desired.
EPA established NARS in 1989 to store and track compliance information on owners and
operators of asbestos demolition and renovation activities (as defined
in 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart 61, Subpart A) related to the Asbestos NESHAP
on a national basis. All information in the system is stored and tracked
by contractor name and city. Information is reported to NARS quarterly
from State and Local environmental agencies and from EPA regional
offices.
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