### Question
How is the "preventive measures" defined?


### Answer
The term **preventive measures** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2643* as follows -

> actions which eliminate the reasonable likelihood of asbestos-containing material becoming damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated, or significantly damaged [1](#2643_1_target) deteriorated, or delaminated (as the case may be) or which protect human health and the environment

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2643*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE**

