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New from DSHS: The repeal of Chapter 296, Subchapter H, License and Registration Provisions Related to Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses is adopted on page 5348 of the Texas Register.

Draft and Proposed Rules - Asbestos Program | Texas DSHS Discover the Asbestos Draft and Proposed Rules designed to protect Texans from the dangers of Asbestos.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/health/ap-health/ap-montana-clinic-files-for-bankruptcy-following-6-million-judgment-over-false-asbestos-claims/

Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination has filed for bankruptcy protection after a judge ordered it to pay the government almost $6 millio…

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-ban-ongoing-uses-asbestos-protect-people-cancer

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes ban on ongoing uses of asbestos to protect people from cancer | US EPA EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration finalizes ban on ongoing uses of asbestos to protect people from cancer

The Advisory Board is now seated for the Texas Mold Regulatory Program. I hope you start contacting them to move the program to a more meaningful application to the rules as intended by the legislature. May they advise the TDLR wisely. I would recommend for all you whom are actively engaged in this industry sector to make a list of high priority actions that the Advisory Board needs to address on behalf of the industry and the licensees. Those serving on the Advisory Board:

Chris Jeter, Presiding Officer
Gary Stafford
Antonio Pina
Marion Armstrong
Victor Ochoa
Blake Howard
Bruce Okruhlik
Brad Gahm
Sherri Gaither
Luis M. Acuna
Laura Couvillon

It is time to contact and let them know the concerns of the industry after the years of neglect for this program. First order of business is what is happening with the money being sent in and an accounting of it. Certainly not spent on enforcement. Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Association

Good reminder about ceiling tiles during an asbestos inspection

Press Release: ADAO APPLAUDS THE BICAMERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT OF 2022 || Bill Would Ban Commercial Asbestos Importation and Use Within One Year of Enactment Joint Press Release: MERKLEY, BONAMICI INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BAN ASBESTOS AND SAVE LIVES ‘‘Alan Reinstein Ban 5 Asbestos Now Act of 2022’’ text FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2022 THE ASBE

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-ban-ongoing-uses-asbestos-taking-historic-step-protect-people-cancer-risk

EPA Proposes to Ban Ongoing Uses of Asbestos, Taking Historic Step to Protect People from Cancer Risk | US EPA EPA News Release: EPA Proposes to Ban Ongoing Uses of Asbestos, Taking Historic Step to Protect People from Cancer Risk

Asbestos Still Kills: Time for a Total Ban in the U.S. Asbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. despite being banned in almost 70 countries because of its link to various cancers. Linda Reinstein, a co-founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, and the National Wildlife Federation’s Mustafa Santiago Ali say it is time for the U.S. to e...

Press Release: EPA & ADAO REACH SETTLEMENTS TO REMEDY DEFICIENCIES IN ASBESTOS EVALUATION AND COMPEL TIMELY ACTION ON LEGACY ASBESTOS - ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization EPA & ADAO REACH SETTLEMENTS TO REMEDY DEFICIENCIES IN ASBESTOS EVALUATION AND COMPEL TIMELY ACTION ON LEGACY ASBESTOS  Across Two Separate Settlements, EPA Commits to Expedite and Strengthen Asbestos Risk Reevaluation Under TSCA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — The Asbesto...

The new asbestos rules are now in effect!

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The asbestos regulations were published today!

Spanish Mold Worker added for Monday, April 26 8-12pm

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