Indoor Air sciences CSMI Practice Exam

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Which of the following contaminants doesn't have a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section dedicated to it?

Asbestos
None of the above
Lead
Mold

The correct answer is: Mold

The correct choice highlights that mold does not have a specific section in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) dedicated to it. Unlike asbestos and lead, which have established regulatory frameworks addressing their management, inspection, and permissible exposure limits, mold is primarily managed outside the formal regulatory structure. Federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provide guidelines and recommendations for mold remediation and prevention, but these are not codified into specific regulations in the CFR. Therefore, while there are best practices for dealing with mold issues, there is no section in the CFR that firmly regulates mold like it does for asbestos and lead, which are recognized as hazardous substances with significant health risks. In contrast, asbestos and lead have dedicated regulations in the CFR because of their known toxicology and long-standing recognition as significant health threats for which exposure limits and remediation protocols have been specifically developed. Thus, the lack of a unique CFR section for mold underscores a different approach to its regulation, relying more on guidance and recommendations rather than formal regulatory mandates.