Methamphetamine Labs

EPA has issued a document providing state and local governments with technical guidance for methamphetamine lab cleanups. The document, titled Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine Laboratory Cleanup, is based on an extensive review of the best available science and practices for cleanup. Other issues included are best practices for specific items or materials, sampling procedures, and…

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As of January 1, 2008 the New Mexico Environment Department enacted the New Mexico Methamphetamine Inspection and Remediation regulations.  These regulations were adopted from the City of Albuquerque standard, which has been in affect since 2003.  These regulations requires the proper inspection of a building identified as potentially contaminated by Methamphetamine.  Specific requirements are set…

National – In an effort to assist state and local authorities in cleaning up the scourge of methamphetamine use and production in their local communities, Chairman Gordon authored legislation initiating standards for meth clean-up.  This legislation passed the full House in the 109th Congress (H.R. 798) and was reintroduced in the 110th Congress.

The discovery of Methamphetamine labs throughout the United States is on the rise. In Albuquerque, New Mexico a total of Fourteen (14) labs were raided in a two (2) week period in September 2003. Proper initial testing, remediation, and final inspections are necessary in order for the property owner to reduce their liability when renting…