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

February 10, 2003

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

February 10, 2003

Section 4.0:
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS

The recommended solutions identified during this process are listed and described in section 3.0. In discussing each recommendation the primary involved parties are identified. For consistency it is appropriate one agency take the lead in implementing the recommendations. The EPA is the logical choice since their role involves most, if not all, of the issues identified.

For the recommended solutions the EPA should establish working groups composed of representatives from government agencies and other stakeholders identified as critical to the success of the project. Listed below are some of the key groups that may be valuable participants.

• Federal government agencies (EPA, OSHA, MSHA, CPSC, NIOSH, NIST, NIH,
  CDC, ATSDR)
• State government agencies involved with asbestos
• Local government agencies involved with asbestos
• Professional associations (EIA, ASTM, AIHA, NIBS, BOMA, NCSL)
• Current asbestos product manufacturers (AIA)
• Mining and mineral processing companies and/or associations
• Representatives of organized labor
• Other groups or individuals having special expertise in the specific recommended
  proposed solution

This Asbestos Strategies process was an effective mechanism to take stock of the issues surrounding asbestos today. The information gained will be valuable to provide direction for policy makers in the years to come. The direction provided herein recognizes and makes efficient use of limited resources. The emphasis on oversight, outreach, and education as the means to implement the recommendations assures the issues identified will be addressed expeditiously. The findings illustrate that the experts in government and non-government institutions can productively address many concerns with information, education and coordinated oversight and thus allow all to focus on what issues remain concerns of substance.