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EPA's answers to questions about air quality in Libby

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THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

What is a risk assessment and what does it tell us?

The Environmental Protection Agency hopes to announce the final toxicity values for Libby Amphibole asbestos later this fall. This information will allow us to assign a numeric value to risk levels associated with different activities. The agency expects to complete a risk assessment within six months of releasing the toxicity …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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