President's Message
We are disappointed to share that the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act, which was scheduled on the suspension calendar for September 29, was removed from the suspension calendar due to a technical correction. It's been a tough fight, but ADAO, stakeholders, and allies are not giving up -- neither are the Members of Congress who are working hard to pass ARBAN. Our statement has the details.
Support for ARBAN has never wavered. For the first time in ADAO’s history, we sent a video message to Congress with video quotes from Arthur Frank, MD, PhD; Barry Castleman, ScD; Brad Black, MD; Brent Kynoch; Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MS; Claire Deacon, PhD; Ellen Costa; John Newquist; Kim Cecchini; Linda Reinstein; Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH; Robert Sussman; and Tom Laubenthal, who collectively have more than 300 years of experience.
The annual Alton ‘Miles for Meso’ race ends on Oct. 2. This year, we had nearly 150 bib submissions from around the world, reflecting the power of unity, community, and hope. Don’t worry, there is still one day left to join ADAO’s Ban Asbestos Team and receive the great swag!
ADAO submitted a brief in the legal battle against EPA for the “Right to Know” who is importing asbestos and where it is being used. The brief demonstrated that EPA’s basis for refusing to require asbestos reporting is hollow and ignores holes in EPA’s ability to manage and/or eliminate the risk of exposure.
We have a new resource for our community focused on legacy asbestos that details what you need to know to protect your family from legacy asbestos that can still be found in your homes, schools, workplaces, and on consumer shelves.
Lastly, join us for Record Store Day on October 24 when you can grab your vinyl featuring the album Judd Apatow has curated with his personal Warren Zevon “Greatest Hits.” A portion of the proceeds from this vinyl-only release will go towards ADAO.
Stay safe ADAO community! We look forward to the progress we expect to see this fall.
Linda Reinstein
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