Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride, Protecting Workers and Communities from Fatal Exposure

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The Biden-Harris administration has finalized a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a dangerous chemical linked to various cancers and neurotoxicity. The rule, implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to protect workers and communities from fatal exposure. The ban will save lives and complement President Biden's Cancer Moonshot initiative to end cancer as we know it. The EPA's final action will phase down manufacturing and distribution of methylene chloride for consumer and most industrial and commercial uses within two years. Additionally, a Workplace Chemical Protection Program has been established for a few highly industrialized uses, requiring strict exposure limits, monitoring, and worker training to protect workers from cancer and other health effects.

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