Ban Asbestos in America Act: Methodology Study

This page details the methodology study language in the Ban Asbestos in America Act leglislation. Asbestos is a known carginogen, and exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

(b) METHODOLOGY STUDY

(1) IN GENERAL -- On the date on which the Director submits the report described in subsection (a)(2)(B), the Director shall initiate a study—

(A) to develop improved sampling and analytical methods for non-asbestiform minerals and elongated mineral particles; and

(B) to clarify the mechanism of action.

(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection.