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(i) Each building or structure shall be considered a separate project for the purpose of meeting all notification requirements set forth in the statute and this Part. A separate project notification form and fee must be submitted for each building/structure. Where one contract is entered into for several component projects, notification shall be required. Similarly, separate bids for component projects shall not void the notification requirement.

(6) Additional Contractual Work. Additional contractual work (See Section 56-2.1) is subject to a new or amended notification and associated fees. No additional waiting period to commence this work shall be required.

56-3.5 Emergency Asbestos Project Notification.

(a) initiai Notification. Prior to the commencement of an asbestos project that is necessary to respond to an emergency, or to cleanup an incidental disturbance, the asbestos abatement contractor shall contact the Asbestos Control Bureau via telephone or in person to request permission to proceed with the asbestos project. The individual giving such notification may be asked to provide some or all of the information required of an individual giving full written notification of an asbestos project.

(b) Emergency Approval. The Program Manager, Asbestos Control Bureau, or other duly authorized representative of the Commissioner, upon ascertaining all pertinent facts relating to the request, shall be empowered to either approve or deny the request for permission to proceed with an emergency or incidental disturbance asbestos project without the filing of prior notification. Unless permission to proceed with the asbestos project, using approved variance conditions, is granted pursuant to Section 56-11.2 (Emergency Projects), all work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable provisions of this Part.

(c) Foliow-Up Notification. If permission to proceed with an emergency asbestos project is granted, the asbestos abatement contractor to whom such permission is granted, shall, within three (3) business days, file the written notification required by Section 56-3.4(b) of this Part with the Asbestos Control Bureau.

56-3.6 Notification of Residentiai and Business Occupants.

(a) Ten (10) Day Notice.

(1) The property owner and asbestos abatement contractor are responsible for ensuring that notice is provided to residential and business occupants. This notice may be provided by the property owner or by the asbestos abatement contractor or subcontractor engaged in the Phase II abatement portion of a project. The property owner, asbestos abatement contractor or subcontractor shall post or otherwise provide for a written notice to residential and business occupants of the building/structure, including visitors to the building/structure, ten (10) calendar days prior to the

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