In response to the question of whether the current regulations for those working with asbestos-containing building materials, it is my opinion that the regulations should remain in effect, essentially as they are written. Exposure to asbestos fibers on a routine basis is still a health concern for those that work with or aorund asbestos-containing materials, as well as for the immediate family members of those workers. Workers may be in the abatement industry or in building maintenance; the effect of asbestos fibers on lung tissues has not changed in 3,000 years. The cost of medical treatment for those affected by asbestos exposure and the cost of litigation associated with asbestos-related disease far out-weigh the economic buurden to an employer, building owner, or school administration.