ADAO is excited to share news and progress in our prevention and policy work to protect public health from deadly asbestos.
The day has finally arrived! We are beyond thrilled to announce that on May 17, 2022, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the 2022 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act. Celebrate this important legislative step with us by watching and sharing Senator Merkley’s incredible video, in which he announces the introduction and explains why the ban for all fibers and uses is needed. ADAO is grateful to Senator Merkley and Representative Bonamici for their unwavering dedication, leadership and perseverance to protect Americans from deadly asbestos.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight will hold a hearing entitled,“A Legislative Hearing on S. 4244, Legislation to Prohibit the Manufacture, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce of Asbestos”on June 9, 2022. ADAO is honored to be asked to testify at the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2022 legislative hearing to advance prevention efforts to protect public health from deadly asbestos.
2022 chrysotile asbestos imports are up! Data obtained byADAO from the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) confirmed that the U.S. chlor-alkali industry has imported 114 metric tons of raw chrysotile asbestos in the first three months of 2022, which is more than the entire year of 2021. ADAO released a joint statement with the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), the leading organization in Brazil dedicated to banning asbestos, calling for the U.S. chlor-alkali industry to end imports and use of asbestos.
Save the date! Our annual conference is fast approaching. This year, our 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference and exclusive “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action Festival” will be held as a hybrid virtual event for attendees, with speakers and artists presenting in person at Emory Conference Center Hotel on September 16-17, 2022. Learn more about our generous2022 sponsors and donorswho make our work possible. We can’t wait to see you all online and look forward to spreading knowledge and education about asbestos prevention!
