Companies must pay fine over improper asbestos removal

It has been reported that the EPA and U.S. Attorney’s Office have reached a settlement with two companies for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act. The alleged violations relate to improper removal and disposal of asbestos on property that underwent renovation in 2002. The settlement requires the payment of a $300,000 fine.

Some of the acts and omissions constituting improper asbestos removal include a failure to conduct a sampling of suspected material to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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