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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