If you wish to obtain more information on asbestos, EPA maintains a listing of asbestos resources available to the public.  If you would like to locate an asbestos contact, EPA maintains a listing of federal asbestos contacts.  If you would like to learn more about the laws and regulations that govern asbestos, EPA maintains a listing of the laws and regulations applicable to asbestos.

You may read more about EPA's attempt to ban many asbestos-containing products on the Asbestos Ban and Phase Out page.

Asbestos contamination in vermiculite and vermiculite products has become a national concern. A tremendous amount of information has been made available to the public via print, television/radio and the Internet. EPA's vermiculite pages provide users with basic information about Vermiculite and its uses, factsheets, Question and Answer documents, reports, and links to EPA Regional vermiculite pages.

EPA, in conjunction with Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has launched a national awareness campaign to arm homeowners with important information on vermiculite attic insulation.

 

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