State Asbestos Programs and Regulations

Most states have laws requiring that employers hire a licensed inspector to determine if asbestos is present before doing any work. Most states allow only licensed asbestos removal experts to remove it.

Asbestos that is not associated with the Libby vermiculite mine is still regulated by the states. If any asbestos is found, no matter what type, it should be dealt with according to state regulations. Contact the state asbestos program for more information.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Asbestos Program Information: http://cdphhe.state.co.us/ap/asbestos/

Montana Department of Environmental Quality/Asbestos Control Program: (406) 444-5300 http://www.deq.mt.gov/Asbestos

North Dakota Department of Health, Asbestos Control: 701-328-5188 http://www.health.state.nd.us/AQ/IAQ/ASB/

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources/Asbestos Program: (605) 773-3153 http://www.state.sd.us/denr/des/WasteMgn/Asbestos/ASBpage1.htm

Utah Department of Environmental Quality/Asbestos Program: 801-536-4424 www.airquality.utah.gov/HAPs/ASBESTOS/index.htm

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, 307-777-7584 http://deq.state.wy.us/out/outreachfaq.htm#Asbestos