North Carolina State University received clearance to demolish Poe Hall after testing confirmed toxic chemicals linked to increased health risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency signed off, according to a letter to the campus community and local coverage. Poe Hall was closed in November 2023 amid concerns raised by current and former students and staff. Reporting describes multiple studies and federal agency review, including National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health findings reaffirming polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the building, with exposure levels exceeding EPA standards in some cases. The NIOSH report also cited higher-than-expected cancer rates among female employees, while noting causation cannot be directly attributed in the timeframe of disease development. N.C. State plans to build a new facility on the site and also pursued legal action against the chemical company implicated in the contamination. The clearance and demolition decision is a compliance and remediation benchmark for campus risk management and accountability to employees and students.