Mesa, Ariz. charter school settles asbestos violations with the EPA
Noah Webster Basic School in Mesa, Arizona has settled allegations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the charter school did not establish an asbestos management plan or perform proper asbestos inspections as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. EPA inspectors discovered the problems in April 2007. Since then, the school has completed the necessary inspections and is developing an asbestos management plan. Fortunately, no asbestos was discovered at the school, but these steps are necessary to ensure the safety of students, teachers and maintenance staff. The $2,400 fine assessed to the school was off-set by the expenses associated with complying with the law. You can find more information about asbestos in schools at the EPA website.
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