Ban Asbestos in America Act: Findings 3-5

(3) the United States Geological Survey reported that, in 2006, the United States used 2,000 metric tons of asbestos, of which approximately—

(A) 55 percent was used in roofing products;

(B) 26 percent was used in coatings; and

(C) 19 percent was used in other products, such as friction products;

(4) the Department of Commerce estimates that the United States imports more than $100,000,000 of brake parts per year;

(5) available evidence suggests that—

(A) imports of some types of asbestos-containing products are increasing; and

(B) some of those products are imported from foreign countries in which asbestos is poorly regulated;