AK SB299

Directs the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to develop statewide standards and operating procedures allowing use of gravel and aggregate materials containing naturally occurring asbestos in construction and maintenance of transportation projects and public facilities.

Requires standards to include site investigations, design alternatives with cost analysis, human health evaluation, design specifications, and construction operation and maintenance practices complying with asbestos handling laws.

Requires principal contractors on transportation projects and public works to prepare and submit site-specific plans demonstrating compliance with department standards before using asbestos-containing materials; plans must address conformity to standards and long-term maintenance considerations.

Provides civil liability immunity for defendants using asbestos-containing gravel or aggregate materials in compliance with department-approved standards and operating procedures for asbestos-related injury or death claims.

Authorizes interim standards and operating procedures through December 31, 2011, to allow early application of this policy pending full implementation; permits use of California Air Resources Board Method 435 for asbestos bulk testing until department prescribes its own method.