Many people are surprised to discover that, despite many health and liability concerns, asbestos is not banned outright in the USA.
In fact, at the time of writing this article, the Environmental Protection Agency is currently reviewing asbestos regulations. But, rather than becoming more strict, they are actually considering the possibility of allowing it in EVEN MORE products!
ON June 1, the EPA wrote a press release detailing the steps they are proposing:
www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-three-important-steps-ensure-chemical-safety-under-lautenberg-act-proposes
Here is an excerpt from the press release:
“These actions provide the American people with transparency and an opportunity to comment on how EPA plans to evaluate the ten chemicals undergoing risk evaluation, select studies, and use the best available science to ensure chemicals in the marketplace are safe,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. “At the same time, we are moving forward to take important, unprecedented action on asbestos.”
And here is the part of the Environmental Protection Agency press release that has critics outraged:
"For asbestos, EPA is proposing a SNUR for certain uses of asbestos (including asbestos-containing goods) that would require manufacturers and importers to receive EPA approval before starting or resuming manufacturing, and importing or processing of asbestos. "
Translation? The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing more uses of asbestos, rather than fewer.
ADX Asbestos Removal, 125 S Clark St. Chicago IL 60603, 773-345-7074
In fact, at the time of writing this article, the Environmental Protection Agency is currently reviewing asbestos regulations. But, rather than becoming more strict, they are actually considering the possibility of allowing it in EVEN MORE products!
ON June 1, the EPA wrote a press release detailing the steps they are proposing:
www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-three-important-steps-ensure-chemical-safety-under-lautenberg-act-proposes
Here is an excerpt from the press release:
“These actions provide the American people with transparency and an opportunity to comment on how EPA plans to evaluate the ten chemicals undergoing risk evaluation, select studies, and use the best available science to ensure chemicals in the marketplace are safe,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. “At the same time, we are moving forward to take important, unprecedented action on asbestos.”
And here is the part of the Environmental Protection Agency press release that has critics outraged:
"For asbestos, EPA is proposing a SNUR for certain uses of asbestos (including asbestos-containing goods) that would require manufacturers and importers to receive EPA approval before starting or resuming manufacturing, and importing or processing of asbestos. "
Translation? The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing more uses of asbestos, rather than fewer.
ADX Asbestos Removal, 125 S Clark St. Chicago IL 60603, 773-345-7074
