The objective of this GD is to reduce exposure to asbestos so as to lessen the risk of diseases occurring and to establish limit values and specific harmonized minimum requirements forthe protection of workers. The key legislation includes GO No. This includes ensuring (and reporting to the EC) that timely progress is being made tow'ards meeting the commitments made by Romania in the field of waste management within the negotiation process of chapter 22 of the acquis communautaire.