Asbestos-related health problems are a real issue. Last month, we talked about potential health risks arising due to overflowing asbestos disposal & quarantine sites (see...
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Health Risks from Asbestos Disposal
The EPA has a long list of regulations and laws related to asbestos disposal. Recently, however, research has noted that large asbestos disposal sites may still pose a risk to public health. Larger asbestos disposal sites may be allowing asbestos...
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Risk Evaluation for Asbestos 2022
The EPA evaluated and placed asbestos under the (amended) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and completed the final risk evaluation in December 2020. The EPA also agreed to publish a second part of the asbestos risk evaluation on December...
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The Importance of Lead Abatement
The EPA recently announced it will withdraw answers from official documentation regarding property management companies (PMC) and their compliance responsibilities under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)....
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What Are NESHAP Regulations?
The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is a part of the EPA that looks at potential airborne contaminants. Asbestos contamination is a major issue that may be subject to NESHAP...
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