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The Federal Environmental Protection: Agency is currently considering regulations to control asbestos in the general . / atmosphere. Our Asbestos Information Association has been i working with the Federal EPA attempting to temper the effect. Many of the regulations deal with the mining and milling of asbestos, while this pertains to the U. S., we are aware that there have been discussions with Canadian governmental officials. Here are some of the regulations that will affect asbestos processing, product use, waste disposal, specific prohibitions and equipment specifications. (Pages 6-9 - Federal;EPA Regulations) The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has prop -sed regulations to control asbestos ;in,insulation, in construction alteration and repair;of structures,.demolition, the manu facturing of asbestos-containing'products, and use of asbestos in brake lining of vehicles. (Pages 4, 5 & 6 - Illinois Regulation) The cities of Hew York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other smaller locations have taken action to ban the use of asbestos in spray:fireproofing; Like the State of Illinois, many of these codes have gone further than just