Who reviews AHERA Operations and Maintenance plans?

The review of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Operations and Maintenance plans is primarily the responsibility of the Local Education Agency (LEA). The LEA is tasked with ensuring that schools comply with AHERA regulations regarding asbestos management in educational facilities, which includes developing, implementing, and maintaining the Operations and Maintenance plans. These plans are crucial for identifying and managing asbestos-containing materials in schools to protect the health and safety of students and staff.

The other choices, while they hold relevant roles in environmental health and safety, do not directly review AHERA O&M plans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides guidelines and enforces the law, but it is not their role to review plans at the local level. The Office of Land Assistance (OLA) may deal with land-related issues, but it does not have a direct connection to school asbestos management. The Department of Health can be involved in public health matters associated with asbestos exposure, but again, they do not typically handle the specific review of AHERA plans at schools. Thus, the LEA is the correct choice for this responsibility.