Mid-Atlantic Asbestos

EPA recognizes that asbestos exposure may lead to illness, such as lung cancer, and asbestosis. Therefore, EPA Region 3 is committed to protect the public from asbestos exposure by increasing awareness through compliance assistance efforts and enforcing laws governing asbestos related activities. Learn more....

• Frequently Asked Questions
  Questions from homeowners and potential home buyers regarding asbestos containing building materials.
  


• Asbestos-In-Schools - Guidance Documents --

- 100 Commonly Asked Questions About the AHERA Asbestos-In-Schools Rule [PDF, 1.37 MB, 65 pages, About PDF]

- Asbestos-In-Schools: A Guide To Federal Requirements For Local Education Agencies [PDF, 1.40 MB, 46 pages, About PDF]

- How to Manage Asbestos in School Buildings:
The AHERA Designated Person's Self Study Guide [PDF, 265 KB, 101 pages, About PDF]

- 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 763- Asbestos-Containing Materials In Schools

• Report An Environmental Violation
  This Web site will enable you to report any ongoing illegal asbestos activity to EPA.
  
  
• Region 3 Enforcement Actions
  
  
• Alternative Asbestos Control Method
  A demonstration project designed to scientifically test the safety and effectiveness of an alternate method for removing asbestos in derelict buildings will be conducted at an isolated location at the decommissioned Ft. Chaffee in Arkansas. Test results will be reviewed by EPA and independent parties.
  
  
• National EPA Asbestos Web Site
  
  
• Additional Information

Please direct any questions or comments about this page to Stephen Forostiak at forostiak.stephen@epa.gov.