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