This Part shall apply throughout the State of New York to the State, any political subdivision of the State, public authorities, or any other governmental agencies or instrumentalities thereof, self-employed persons, companies, unincorporated associations, firms, partnerships or corporations, and any owners or operators thereof, which engage in an asbestos project, retain sub-contractors to engage in an asbestos project, or employ persons in the conduct of any phase of an asbestos project, including planning, design, monitoring, sampling, inspection, or actual abatement. This Part shall not apply to:
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 56-1.3