On April 25, 2019 (84 FR 17345), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule in the federal register to ensure that any discontinued uses of asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), cannot reenter the marketplace without EPA review, closing a loophole in the regulatory regime for asbestos in 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721. This final rule is effective June 24, 2019.

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EPA 04-25-2019 final rule end Asbestos reuse