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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 --
- 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
- 100 Commonly Asked Questions About the AHERA Asbestos-In-Schools Rule [PDF, 2.2M, 65 pages, About PDF]
- Asbestos-In-Schools: A Guide To Federal Requirements For Local Education Agencies [PDF, 1.90 MB, 46 pages, About PDF]
- How to Manage Asbestos in School Buildings:
The AHERA Designated Person's Self Study Guide [PDF, 356 KB, 101 pages, About PDF]- 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 763- Asbestos-Containing Materials In Schools
If you have any questions concerning asbestos or would like to report illegal or improper asbestos activity contact:
Kyla Townsend-McIntyre
Report illegal activity and/or complaints, regulatory issues
(215) 814-2045
e-mail - mcintyre.kyla@epa.gov