Background VII: Asbestos Project Plan and Health

Background information on the Asbestos Project Plan and health.

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NEWS UPDATE:

Project Plan: As part of its effort to address asbestos related issues, such as health,& comprehensively, EPA is working with other federal agencies and, through its regions, with state and tribal representatives to ensure that there is appropriate coordination among government agencies.

EPA is committed to providing accurate and timely public health information and is continuing to address concerns about asbestos. To assist the public in obtaining relevant information about asbestos issues, EPA has a toll-free hotline (800) 471-7127.

In addition, the Agency posts detailed information about asbestos issues on its Web site. The Agency also will post information on the activities contained in this Project Plan on its asbestos Web site.

Courtesy of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency