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.