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EPA bans asbestos in major rule under TSCA reform
The EPA announced a comprehensive ban on chrysotile asbestos, ending its remaining uses in brake blocks, gaskets, and chlor alkali production. The final rule implements the 2016 Lautenberg Act changes, aims to protect public health, and phases in bans over five years for chlor alkali and two years for most other uses.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
United States
Michael Regan
Regan
Congress
U.S
Joe Biden
Frank Lautenberg
Court of Appeals
TSCA
Brazil
Russia
Louisiana
Texas
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
U.S. Department of Energy
Savannah River
South Carolina
Scott Faber
Environmental Working Group
Faber
Biden Epa
Asbestos Removal Technologies Inc
Howell
Mich
Associated Press