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Asbestos Abatement

The process of removing or containing asbestos-containing materials in buildings to prevent health risks.

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Feb 5, 2026

What federal rules govern asbestos abatement and disclosure for demolition projects on federal property, and how do they apply to the White House case?

Federal asbestos law for demolition and renovation on government property is a layered patchwork: the ’s NESHAP provisions under the set mandatory survey, notification, work-practice and waste-disposa...

Feb 2, 2026

What are the legal grounds and likely outcomes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition?

argues demolished East Wing and began a ballroom project without required reviews, public comment, or ’s express authorization, invoking statutes regulating federal parkland, environmental review, and...