EPA Proposes Rule to Regulate Chrysotile Asbestos Use

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to address the unreasonable health risks associated with the use of chrysotile asbestos, following a risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed rule would prohibit the manufacture, processing, and use of chrysotile asbestos in various industries, including the chlor-alkali industry and the oil industry.