Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Susan Bonamici (D-OR) on March 30 reintroduced legislation aimed at eliminating human and environmental exposure to asbestos – a known carcinogen.
In a letter to the EPA, Olin Corp., one of the few U.S. manufacturers still using asbestos, signaled newfound support for a federal ban on the deadly mineral and said it could halt imports as soon as this week.
Olin Commits to End Use of New Asbestos Diaphragms Within 2 Years and Fully Transition All Facilities Away from Asbestos within 7 Years in a Letter to EPA
Olin Commits to End Use of New Asbestos Diaphragms Within 2 Years and Fully Transition All Facilities Away from Asbestos within 7 Years in a Letter to EPA