INFORMATION SOURCES

Although several uses of asbestos have been banned in the United States, mesothelioma will continue to affect those people exposed before the limited ban was put into place, and there is still the potential for new exposures.

There is currently no cure for mesothelioma. Therefore, the best way to combat this disease is to prevent or limit exposure to asbestos.

If you feel you may have asbestos in your home, it is often best to leave undamaged asbestos material alone unless it is leaking into living space.

If you need to disturb or remove asbestos containing materials (ACM’s), use trained and qualified contractors. The Web sites for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed below have more information on asbestos and limiting exposure.

Consult your health care provider if you feel you have been exposed to asbestos or asbestos containing materials.

DEQ – Asbestos Control Program

http://www.deq.mt.gov/Asbestos/index.asp

Telephone: (406) 444-5300

EPA – Sources of Indoor Air Pollution - Asbestos

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/asbestos.html

http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/ashome.html

EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Hotline: (202) 554-1404