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

Protection of human health or safety (TBT); Protection of the environment (TBT)

Chrysotile Asbestos; Asbestos (excl. products made from asbestos) (HS code(s): 2524); Friction material and articles thereof, e.g., sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads, not mounted, for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances or cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials (excl. mounted friction material) (HS code(s): 6813); Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Air quality (ICS code(s): 13.040); Protection against dangerous goods (ICS code(s): 13.300); Road vehicle systems (ICS code(s): 43.040); Products of the chemical industry (ICS code(s): 71.100)

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2524 - Asbestos (excl. products made from asbestos); 6813 - Friction material and articles thereof, e.g., sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads, not mounted, for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances or cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials (excl. mounted friction material); 6813 - Friction material and articles thereof, e.g., sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads, not mounted, for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances or cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials (excl. mounted friction material); 2524 - Asbestos (excl. products made from asbestos)

13.020 - Environmental protection; 13.020 - Environmental protection; 13.040 - Air quality; 13.040 - Air quality; 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 43.040 - Road vehicle systems; 43.040 - Road vehicle systems; 71.100 - Products of the chemical industry; 71.100 - Products of the chemical industry

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 28 May 2024.Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 751This final rule and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1850 are 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/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. 

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