The demolition of a River Avenue home has been halted due to the discovery of asbestos. The MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) office ceased the project at because the demolition contractor hired by home owner Bank of America doesn’t have license to deal with asbestos. Mike Mason, the Asbestos Program Manager with MIOSHA, said the demolition company was advised regarding the hazards of asbestos. Mason said only accredited contractors will be allowed to remove asbestos. He said Bank of America must hire an authorized asbestos abatement contractor to evaluate the condition of asbestos and proceed further. “There is no deadline. But Bank of America will have to do it appropriately,” Mason said.