Posted on June 29, 2022
As a result of our three ADAO v. EPA legal victories, spring has been extremely busy with proposed rules and the draft scope for the forthcoming asbestos legacy risk evaluation. Last month, comments were submitted for EPA’s Part 2: Asbestos; TSCA Risk Evaluation Part 2: Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals.
In July, there are two opportunities for you to be heard by submitting comments into the docket about the two proposed rules. Details below.
When ADAO first began, we had to argue three important facts:
- Chrysotile asbestos is a carcinogen.
- There is no safe level of asbestos exposure.
- Asbestos must be banned
Times have changed. Comments in the docket about EPA’s proposed chrysotile asbestos ban now confirm the need to ban deadly chrysotile. The only debate is about the time the chlor-alkali industry needs to transition from asbestos diaphragms to non-asbestos technology.
Be heard — submit your supportive comments to ban chrysotile and require companies to report imports and use to EPA.
Linda Reinstein
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Deadline: July 5. Federal Register: Asbestos; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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Deadline: July 13.Federal Register: Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos; Regulation of Certain Conditions of Use Under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)