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  2. Asbestos and the law (United States) - Wikipedia

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    Asbestos abatement (removal of asbestos) has become a thriving industry in the United States. Strict removal and disposal laws have been enacted to protect the public from airborne asbestos. [41] The Clean Air Act requires that asbestos be wetted during removal and strictly contained, and that workers wear safety gear and masks.

  3. Asbestos abatement - Wikipedia

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    In construction, asbestos abatement is a set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials. [1] Asbestos abatement is utilized during general construction in areas containing asbestos materials, particularly when those materials are being removed, encapsulated, or repaired.

  4. Asbestos and the law - Wikipedia

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    Asbestos abatement (removal of asbestos) has become a thriving industry in the United States. Strict removal and disposal laws have been enacted to protect the public from airborne asbestos. The Clean Air Act requires that asbestos be wetted during removal and strictly contained, and that workers wear safety gear and masks.

  5. Abatement - Wikipedia

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    Abatement in pleading, a legal defense to civil and criminal actions; Abatement (heraldry), a modification of the shield or coat of arms imposed by authority for misconduct; Asbestos abatement, removal of asbestos from structures; Bird abatement, driving or removing undesired birds from an area

  6. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act - Wikipedia

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    It required the EPA to create regulations regarding local educational agencies inspection of school buildings for asbestos-containing building material, prepare asbestos management plans, and perform asbestos response actions to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards. AHERA was implemented under Title II of the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976. [2]

  7. Asbestos - Wikipedia

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    Asbestos (/ æ s ˈ b ɛ s t ə s, æ z-,-t ɒ s / ass-BES-təs, az-, -⁠toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals.There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre (particulate with length substantially greater than width) [2] being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into ...

  8. Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 - Wikipedia

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    The TSCA is found in United States law at Title 15 of the United States Code, Chapter 53, [14] and administered by EPA. Title of the TSCA, "Control of Toxic Substances," is the original substance of the 1976 act, establishes the core program, including regulation of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) products and bans certain activities with ...

  9. Title (property) - Wikipedia

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    Properties that are sold on the basis of equitable title have a legal chain of title intact, and a recorded transfer with the local municipality. Legal title is actual ownership of the property as when the property has been bought, the seller paid in full and a deed or title is properly recorded. Equitable title separates from legal title upon ...