What regulatory body oversees the disposal of asbestos, as outlined in NESHAP?

The correct choice is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the disposal of asbestos as outlined in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). NESHAP regulations establish standards for the management and disposal of hazardous air pollutants, including asbestos, to protect public health and the environment. The EPA sets forth the requirements for how asbestos must be handled during removal and disposal to minimize airborne emissions and potential exposure risks.

Other options, while related to asbestos, do not specifically govern its disposal under NESHAP. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) focuses on workplace safety and health regulations, including those for asbestos exposure during occupational activities. AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) applies mainly to the management of asbestos in schools and does not directly regulate its disposal in the same manner as NESHAP. Cal-OSHA, the California version of OSHA, addresses workplace safety within the state but is not the federal authority overseeing the broader asbestos disposal regulations set by NESHAP.