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Nevada Asbestos Regulations<\/h1>\n
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Nevada Asbestos Regulations<\/h2>\r\n

Nevada may be best known for gambling halls, glitzy casinos, and Elvis Presley impersonators, but one thing it may start getting a reputation for is its high number of mesothelioma cases<\/a>. In 2015, a team of concerned geologists<\/a> began testing portions of the state\u2019s naturally formed rocks and testing the air quality. What they believed they uncovered was frightening. Commercial development and natural erosion were sending harmful asbestos into the atmosphere, causing cancer in nearby residents in Las Vegas. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated this particular area as a Superfund cleanup site<\/a>, the damage was already being done. Many people in the area now suffer from illness and some have even died as a result of mesothelioma. Remember, asbestos can also be found at your place of work or even in your own home<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Nevada Asbestos Laws Overview<\/h2>\r\n

To be sure, if you are planning to do a construction project or conduct a renovation in any way, you need to be licensed and permitted by the state of Nevada. Also, if you\u2019re suffering from health-related problems due to asbestos exposure, there is legal help available to you in your area. Below you will find an overview of useful Nevada asbestos regulations and further information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Asbestos Definition According to the State of Nevada<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

One of six minerals from the serpentine or amphibole groups that readily separate into long flexible fibers suitable for use as an incombustible, non-conducting, or chemically resistant material. These minerals include
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  • cummingtonite\/grunerite, and<\/li>\r\n
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