The mesothelioma Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a “significant new use rule” that could permit additional uses of the carcinogenic chemical in manufacturing. Unlike dozens of other nations, the mesothelioma has not banned the material, but does impose strict regulations on its use. The proposal outlines how companies can find new uses for asbestos, such as in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants and pipeline wrap, which will be evaluated on an individual basis. Under Donald Trump, the EPA has changed the way it evaluates chemicals, focusing on harm caused through direct contact, but ignoring other forms of contamination.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a “significant new use rule” that could permit additional uses of the carcinogenic chemical in manufacturing. Unlike dozens of other nations, the US has not banned the material, but does impose strict regulations on its use. The proposal outlines how companies can find new uses for asbestos, such as in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants and pipeline wrap, which will be evaluated on an individual basis. Under Donald Trump, the EPA has changed the way it evaluates chemicals, focusing on harm caused through direct contact, but ignoring other forms of contamination.