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Asbestos (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 12-A)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Maine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazardous substances Capacity building Education Environmental standards Public health Governance Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns asbestos. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a flexible means by which the State, acting through the Department of Environmental Protection, may ensure that those engaged in the management and abatement of friable asbestos-containing materials are properly trained, supervised and directed to protect the public health.

Full text
English
Website
legislature.maine.gov