Judge Rules EPA Must Tighten Asbestos Data Collection Fact Checked Fact Checked Our fact-checking process begins with a thorough review of all sources to ensure they are high quality. Then we cross-check the facts with original medical or scientific reports published by those sources, or we validate the facts with reputable news organizations, medical and scientific experts and other health experts. Each page includes all sources for full transparency. Written By: Tim Povtak, Last modified: January 7, 2021 Categories United States District Judge Edward Chen has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to improve its data collection on the amount of asbestos and asbestos products that are coming into the country.