USA - Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos; Regulation of Certain Conditions of Use Under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is issuing this final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address to the extent necessary the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by chrysotile asbestos based on the risks posed by certain conditions of use. The injuries to human health include mesothelioma and lung, ovarian, and laryngeal cancers resulting from chronic inhalation exposure to chrysotile asbestos.

This final rule is effective on May 28, 2024.

Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 751

This final rule and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1850are identified by Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0057. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0057/documentand provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.govby searching the Docket Number.​

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