I'd be interested to know how others feel about and deal with vermiculite insulation when remodeling. Opinions on the subject are wide-ranging from the EPA's recommendations not to touch the stuff to guys who don't even strap on a dust mask.
According to the abatement people, requests for removal have dropped 75% since the price for the service jumped 3 fold due to more stringent regulations. Something tells me remodeling of homes with vermiculte, of which there are literally millions, has not dropped 75%.