Asbestos Regulatory Assistance - State of Wisconsin

This page provides a list of people to call if you have questions about state or federal asbestos regulations. It includes contacts at several state and federal agencies, as well as links to certified laboratories and related websites.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)

Bureau of Air Management (Madison)
Asbestos removal, asbestos renovation and demolition notifications, and air emissions
  Amy Walden 608-266-3658

Waste and Materials Management (Madison)

Asbestos transportation and disposal
  Robert Grefe608-266-2178

DNR offices with Air Management Asbestos Contacts:
Northeast Region and Northeastern Region East of I-39 - Larry Weix
  2984 Shawano Avenue, Box 10448
  Green Bay, WI 54307
  Phone: 920-662-5473.  Fax: 920-662-5464
Southeast Region and Dodge, Jefferson and Rock Counties - Mark Davis
  2300 N. Martin Luther King Dr., PO Box 12436
  Milwaukee, WI 53212
  Phone 414-263-8674  Fax: 414-263-8716
West Central Region, Baldwin Area Office and Northern Region West of I-39 - Troy Gansluckner
  890 Spruce St
  Baldwin, WI 54002
  Phone: 715-684-2914, ext. 132   Fax: 715-684-5940
South Central Region except Dodge, Jefferson and Rock Counties - Amy Walden
   Phone: 608-266-3658

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

Home improvement complaints about asbestos contractors
  Consumer Protection Regional Office
  P.O. Box 8911
  Madison, WI 53708-8911
  Statewide Tollfree800-422-7128
  Madison608-224-4960

Wisconsin Department of Commerce (COMM)

Asbestos in public sector buildings
  Eastern Wisconsin414-521-5187
  Western Wisconsin608-592-3974

Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS)

Asbestos Training & Certification Program
Certification for asbestos removal and other projects involving asbestos,
and notification of asbestos projects
  General Information 608-261-6876
  Asbestos & Lead Section Fax 608-266-9711
  Address: PO Box 2659, Madison WI 53701-2659

Medical Issues
  Dr. Henry Anderson 608-266-1253

Office of Energy Services
Low Income Assistance - Weatherization Program
  Carl Saueressig608-266-2445

Professional Certifications/Licensing
  Carrie Mathews608-261-8366
  Pam Campbell608-266-9379

School Asbestos Programs
Northern Wisconsin Area
  Dave Schmitt715-836-6688
Southern Wisconsin Area
  Vacant 

State Laboratory of Hygiene -
WI Occupational Health Lab
  Laboratory Analysis608-224-6210  or  1-800-446-0403

WI OSHA Consultation Program
Free technical assistance to private sector companies on asbestos safety and health issues
  Terry Moen608-266-8579
  Renato Millan608-266-0417

Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA)

Asbestos abatement in state-owned buildings
  Tim Stratton 608-261-4348
  Dan Day 608-266-1797
Low income assistance - weatherization program
  Carl Saueressig608-266-2445

Federal Government

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Regulations and Guidelines
  Enforcement Section312-886-6003
  Toxic Section312-886-7061

TSCA Hotline
  Asbestos Publications202-554-1404

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Worker safety for private sector employees
  Chicago Regional Office312-353-2220
  Appleton District Office920-734-4521
  Eau Claire District Office715-832-9019
  Madison District Office608-441-5388
  Milwaukee District Office414-297-3315

Other Resources

Labs accredited by National Institute of Standards & Testing and/or National Voluntary Laboratory
  Accreditation Program (Exit DNR) 301-975-4016
  National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (Exit DNR) 513-841-4357
  American Industrial Hygiene Association (Exit DNR) 703-849-8888

Websites


For more information contact WDNR Asbestos Coordinator Amy.Walden@wisconsin.gov.

Asbestos Program || Air Management

Last Review: September 18, 2006
Next Review: September 18, 2007
Last Revised: Monday February 16 2009