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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Daguillard, Robert [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=BBE9682B940C4F2C90732E4D37355DD4-DAGUILLARD,] 5/2/2018 3:11:21 PM Ali Cassity [_______ Ex.._______ I Press [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=b293283291dc44eOb5dlc36be9281d8a-Press] RE: Request to Interview for Feature on Asbestos and the Environment Dear Ali, on background, please: What risks does asbestos pose to public health? Please find information on the risks posed by asbestos via our asbestos website at: https: / /www.epa.gov/asbestos/leam-about-asbestos What trends have you seen in terms of cancer frequencies and the presence of asbestos? Please find recently released information from the U.S. Department o f Health and Human Sendees, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regarding the rates o f mesothelioma, a form o f cancer that is found in the thin lining o f the lung, chest and the abdomen directly related to asbestos exposure: https: / / www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6608a3.htmPs cid=mm6608a3 w #contnbA ff Have there been any recent developments with the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act regarding asbestos regulation in pre-existing products? The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a risk evaluation process. In December o f 2016, EPA published a list o f 10 chemical substances that are the subject o f the agency's initial chemical risk evaluations. Asbestos was one o f these chemicals. TSCA requires that EPA publish scopes of the risk evaluations to be conducted, including the hazards, exposures, conditions o f use and potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations that the Administrator expects to consider. In June 2017, EPA published the Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos. E PA will soon be publishing and taking public comment on a problem formulation document which refines the current scope, as an additional interim step prior to publication o f the draft risk evaluation for asbestos. The problem formulation document will describe what uses EP A will evaluate. How do you recommend the average person avoid asbestos exposure in their daily life? Asbestos-containing materials that aren't damaged or disturbed are not likely to pose a health risk. Usually the best thing is to leave asbestos-containing material alone if it is in good condition. Generally, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by remodeling, for example) will not release asbestos fibers. Trained and accredited asbestos professionals should be hired to do any work with asbestos-containing materials. Please find additional information regarding avoiding asbestos exposure: https:/ / www.epa.gov/asbestos /protectyour-family. What are the biggest effects asbestos has on air and water safety? Some people who drink water containing asbestos well in excess o f EPA's maximum contaminant level (MCE) (7 million fibers per liter (MFL)) for many years may have an increased risk o f developing benign intestinal polyps. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00016008-00001 This health effects language is not intended to catalog all possible health effects for asbestos. Rather, it is intended to inform consumers o f some o f the possible health effects associated with asbestos in drinking water when the rule was finalized. More information: https://uww.epa.gov/dwreginfo/chemical--contaminant--rules https: / / www.epa.gov /'asbestos/leam-about-asbestos https://www.epa.gOv/asbestos/leam-about-asbestos#effects Cheers, R. Robert Daguillard O f f i c e of Media Relations U . S . Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC +1 (2 0 2 ) 5 6 4 -6 6 1 8 (O) --- | i__________________________________________________________________________________________________ ! From: Ali Cassity Ex. 6 ! Sent: Monday, AprTi"23r20r8'T2d6"PM To: Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert@epa.gov> Subject: Request to Interview for Feature on Asbestos and the Environment Mr. Daguillard, My name is Alison Cassity and I am a writer working with Cancer Wellness Magazine, a new magazine focusing on cancer patients. Aimed at a sophisticated cadre of readers including medical professionals, major research institutions, support networks, as well as fighters and survivors, Cancer Wellness delivers cutting-edge content and resources in one place. Based in Chicago, but with a national reach, Cancer Wellness' unique mix of health, wellness, beauty, entertainment, and medical coverage provides all the essentials for an ever-growing community to thrive with and beyond the scope of cancer. For our July issue, I am writing a story on asbestos and the environment, and I would love to interview you on the regulations set by the TSCA and how they protect the public from asbestos exposure. Specifically, I'm hoping you can comment on asbestos risks and safety precautions. I anticipate that the interview will take about 30 minutes by phone, and I'm happy to send questions by email as well if that is more convenient for you. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Alison Cassity Alison Cassity Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00016008-00002 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00016008-00003