# ASC 410-980-05: Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations — Regulated Operations — 05 Overview and Background

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## ASC 410-980-05: 05 Overview and Background

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This Subtopic provides guidance for asset retirement obligations for entities with regulated operations.