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Report of Findings and Recommendations on the Use and Management of Asbestos

February 10, 2003

Global Environment & Technology Foundation
7010 Little River Turnpike, Suite 460, Annandale, Virginia 22003

DRAFT REPORT OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ASBESTOS

February 10, 2003

This is a report commissioned by EPA to assess the asbestos problem in the US.
Draft for comment -- Not for distribution
for White Lung Association discussion


Table of Contents:

1.0 SUMMARY OF PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Project Purpose

2.2 Overview of the Process

3.0 ISSUES IDENTIFIED

3.1 Asbestos in Buildings

3.2 Asbestos in New Products

3.3 Naturally Occurring Asbestos as a Product Contaminant

3.4 Regulations and Enforcement

3.5 Medical/Health Issues

3.6 Risk Assessment and Analysis

3.7 Analytical Issues

4.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS

5.0 APPENDICES

Appendix A: The Asbestos Strategies Process

Appendix B: Background on Asbestos Issues

Appendix C: Research Priorities by Issue Area

Appendix D: All Recommendations

Appendix E: Asbestos Strategies Stakeholder Interview Findings Outline

Appendix F: Meeting Summary

Appendix G: Nations with Existing or Pending Bans on Asbestos

Appendix H: Glossary


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