Environmental

In New York, buildings constructed after 2001 are less likely to contain asbestos because:

AAsbestos was banned in all building materials in the US in 2001
BBuilding codes and EPA regulations have largely eliminated asbestos from new building materials, though legacy asbestos in older buildings remains a concern✓ Correct
CNew York banned asbestos in all buildings in 2001
DAsbestos was never used in residential construction

Explanation

While the EPA has banned most uses of asbestos in the US, it has not been completely banned in all applications. However, building codes and industry practices have largely eliminated it from new construction since the late 1980s–2000s.

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