EPA’s Assessment of Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA), California—Information About Asbestos

Read the EPA press release with information regarding the asbestos risk assessment of the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA) in California for the risk of cancer for those living or working in the area.

Asbestos is a known human carcinogen recognized by the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, California EPA, the World Health Organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and numerous other international and national agencies.

All asbestos is naturally occurring. The fibrous minerals have been mined for centuries for their unique physical properties such as tensile strength, ability to be woven, and heat and chemical resistance. Three asbestos mines operated within or near the CCMA, supplying asbestos for a variety of commercial and industrial applications.

Information on asbestos health advice is available in the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry publication “Asbestos and Health: Frequently Asked Questions,” http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/noa/Asbestos-and%20Health.pdf, 1-888-42-ATSDR (1-888-422-8737).

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