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A story on Justice News Flash.com reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cited two Vermont companies, a demolition firm and a real estate company, saying they violated federal laws by neglecting to inspect for asbestos prior to beginning work on a job site and failing to properly dispose of debris possibly containing asbestos. The companies, Trust and CRC Evacuating, were charged with violations of the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

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Members of the New Orleans City Council are locked in debate with Nola Mayor Ray Nagin’s office over a proposal to move City Hall. The plan would include the purchase of Chevron Corp.’s former headquarters building to house the city government offices. At a recent meeting, City Council representatives voiced concern about the expense of purchasing the new building, but the Mayor’s office argues necessary repairs to the existing City Hall facility – including asbestos removal – would far exceed the purchase price for the newer building.

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