E.P.A. Publishes Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup

WASHINGTON - E.P.A. has issued a document providing state and local governments technical guidance for methamphetamine lab cleanups. The document, titled Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup, is based on an extensive review of the best accessible science and practices for cleanup. Other issues included are best practices for specific items or materials, sampling procedures, and technical resources.

The production and use of meth across the U.S. continues to pose considerable challenges. Although there is a decline in the domestic production of meth in recent years, vigilance is warranted because of the destructive nature of meth and the environmental hazards caused by meth labs.

The Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007 required E.P.A. to develop these guidelines, based on the best currently accessible knowledge in the field of meth lab remediation. E.P.A. reviewed state guidance and regulations to develop these voluntary guidelines. In addition, this document has received extensive review and refinement from a broad array of stakeholders as well as feedback from nationally acknowledged experts in meth lab remediation.

More information: http://www.epa.gov/oem/methlab.htm

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