EPA Eyes Broader Range Of Health Effects In ‘Part 2’ Asbestos Evaluation

EPA’s proposed scope for the “part 2” TSCA evaluation of asbestos covers a longer list of possible human effects from exposure than the “part 1” review of risks from ongoing chrysotile fiber uses, including non-cancer harms -- and is already drawing cautious praise from one of the environmental groups that sued to force the second evaluation. The agency on Dec. 29 released its draft scope for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) evaluation, opening a public comment period set to...