EPA seeks representatives of small businesses that manufacture, use, or are exposed to Chrysotile Asbestos for SBREFA panel

By Office of Advocacy On Feb 12, 2021

EPA has found unreasonable risks to workers, occupational non-users, consumers, and bystanders from most of the conditions of use reviewed for chrysotile asbestos, which is contained in products that are imported such as sheet gaskets, brake blocks, aftermarket automotive brakes/linings, other vehicle friction products, and other gaskets. Chrysotile asbestos is also imported for use exclusively by the chlor-alkali industry.

EPA is now seeking small businesses and their representatives to serve as Small Entity Representatives for a SBREFA panel in anticipation of this rulemaking to address these unreasonable risks. To nominate small businesses and/or their representatives to participate in the SBREFA panel, visit the EPA SBREFA website for information and instructions here. EPA requests nominations by February 25, 2021.

Contact Assistant Chief Counsel Assistant Chief Counsel Tabby Zeb (tayyaba.zeb@sba.gov), 202-205-6790, to report your nominations or for additional information.

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