The house was built in 1980 so theres a chance they didn't use wherehoused, banned materials; however we've been told that some builders used up stock piles.

We are having a sample tested tomorrow at an EPA approved lab.

We do not want to hurt the environment, our neighborhood OR ourselves and that is why I asked if there was a SAFE way to DIY.

I hear pros use a negative pressure airflow machine or such and contain the room to itself with heavey 6mm plastic sheeting, but I just wanted to know if you can do all that yourself.
Also, it is legal to DIY in our state.

Not really. Not only that alot of legal and enviomental issues to it's removal and disposal.
But are you 100%it's asbesto. been along time sense it's ben used.

Please don't do this. Call a professional. Asbestos presents a danger to everyone in the house if it is allowed to escape to other areas.

Please, PLEASE, Call a licensed professional.