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Asbestos
Where can I get information about asbestos?
Chemicals and Toxics - General FAQs
I am interested in importing or exporting chemicals? Where can I locate information on this topic?
Is there a list of EPA's Priority Pollutants?
What are PCBs and what effects might they have on health and the environment?
What are the new chemical law updates under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)?
What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and where can I find out more about them?
What is benzene and what are its health effects? What is EPA doing about benzene?
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Lead
Where can I find general information about lead?
How can I protect myself and my family from lead poisoning?
Where can I find information about lead laws and regulations?
Where can I find information about inspecting my home for lead or renovating a home that contains lead?
Where can I get more information about EPA’s two lead programs for certifying contractors and accrediting training providers?
Mercury
What is mercury and how are people exposed to mercury?
What are the health effects of mercury exposure?
How can I minimize my exposure to mercury and what can be done to reduce the amount of mercury in the environment?
What is the EPA doing to reduce exposures to mercury?
What should I do if I have mercury in my home or encounter a mercury spill?
Where can I find information about mercury in fish or mercury in fish caught in a particular body of water?
