### Question
How does the law define preventive measures?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2643*, **preventive measures** is defined as:

> 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**

