Environmental
Asbestos in a South Dakota commercial building built before 1980 is regulated under:
AOnly South Dakota state law
BOSHA and EPA regulations requiring inspection and proper abatement✓ Correct
CNo regulations if the building is still in use
DOnly if asbestos is friable (crumbling)
Explanation
Asbestos in commercial and public buildings is regulated by OSHA (worker safety) and EPA (NESHAP regulations for demolition/renovation). Friable asbestos poses greater risk but all asbestos must be managed.
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