Pennsyvlania School District Settles Over Alleged Asbestos Removal Violations
Thursday, June 4th, 2009A Pennsylvania school district has settled violations of federal law regarding asbestos removal at two schools, federal environmental regulators announced. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act requires local education agencies to develop a plan to prevent release of asbestos and exposure.
A inspection last year found the Bucks County school district out of compliance, but EPA did not contend that students were exposed to asbestos.
The settlements announced this month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to work throughout the mid-Atlantic states to reduce asbestos hazards in schools.
