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Guide to the EPA ruling to ban chrysotile asbestos

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced an immediate ban on the import and production of chrysotile asbestos. This product has been known to cause many health issues, including mesothelioma and cancer. The Biden administration announced this change on March 18, 2024, as the first rule finalized under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

This affects multiple industries and brings many new changes, including adaptations to the recordkeeping requirements around asbestos.

Your guide to the EPA asbestos ban

This can be a lot to navigate. We’ve developed a comprehensive guide, Clearing the air: understanding the EPA asbestos ban to help you digest the modifications, including:

  • Key information about chrysotile asbestos
  • An explanation of the new rule
  • What is being banned and other changes
  • The industries affected by the changes
  • New recordkeeping requirements
  • A compliance timeline for those who are required to convert facilities

Ridding chrysotile asbestos from the products that are used in many industries is an important step to a healthier future. Download your free guide to ensure compliance through the adjustments.