This workshop will provide U.S. EPA Region 1 On-Scene Coordinators, Remedial Project Managers, and other support personnel an overview of the practices and procedures for asbestos sites. It is designed for personnel who need to address asbestos during site assessment and cleanup activities. The workshop will emphasize asbestos considerations during an emergency response or removal action, including sites with improper disposal of asbestos containing materials, sites with vermiculite, and sites with naturally occurring asbestos. The workshop will also discuss challenges in addressing asbestos contamination and recommendations for characterizing and cleaning up sites.