Archive for June 2022
EPA plans a meeting to discuss libby vermiculite mine cleanup
NPR/MT Public Radio by Aaron Bolton Libby, MT – Federal environmental regulators will hold a meeting in Libby on Wednesday, June 1 at 5 p.m. to talk about the future cleanup of the nearby defunct vermiculite mine. Asbestos from the mine led to a public health emergency in Libby. The meeting will outline the U.S. Environmental Protection…
Read MoreEPA Seeks Data On Asbestos Imports and Uses
Chemical and Engineering News Washington, DC – EPA wants to know how much asbestos, including asbestos in mixtures and products, was imported or processed in the US over the last 4 years. It also wants information on how asbestos was used and on worker exposure. Asbestos manufacturers, processors, and importers would need to report such…
Read MoreEPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule to Ban Ongoing Uses of Asbestos
The National Law Review The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 24, 2022, that it is extending the public comment period for the April 12, 2022, proposed rule that would prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos to give stakeholders more time to review the proposed regulation and prepare comments. EPA is extending the comment period…
Read MoreUS Asbestos Imports Surge Despite Crackdown
E&E News by E.A. Crunden Washington, DC – Advocates are reiterating calls for a national ban on one of the world’s most notorious carcinogens, with data showing imports for asbestos are on the rise this year despite ongoing regulatory action. Tracking by the U.S. International Trade Commission shows that 114 metric tons of raw chrysotile asbestos have been…
Read MoreThe Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Applauds Introduction of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022
ADAO Washington, DC ADAO applauds Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici for their unwavering dedication, leadership and perseverance to protect Americans from deadly asbestos,” said Linda Reinstein, ADAO President and widow to the bill’s namesake. “ARBAN will take long-overdue action to stop hundreds of tons of raw asbestos imports and asbestos-containing products from entering…
Read Morebonamici, merkley introduce bicameral legislation to ban asbestos and save lives
Bonamici.house.gove Washington, DC – Oregon’s Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley this week introduced the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022, legislation to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos. The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022 will ban the importation and use of all six of the recognized…
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