Scalise: CPSC, HUD, Announce Interim Remediation Guidelines For Toxic Chinese Drywall

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Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have issued interim remediation guidelines to assist homeowners in ridding their property of toxic Chinese drywall.

"Today's announcement is an important step that homeowners who have been affected by toxic Chinese drywall have been waiting more than a year to see," Scalise said. "Many southeast Louisiana homeowners have already taken some of the steps suggested in the CPSC's interim report, and are eagerly awaiting the final report. CPSC and HUD need to identify those who produced the toxic Chinese drywall in their final report, along with a detailed plan of action they will take to hold them accountable and aid the homeowners who were affected."

The interim remediation guidelines released by CPSC and HUD advised homeowners who have been victims of toxic Chinese drywall to remove all problem wallboard, replace all fire alarm equipment, sprinkler systems, electrical components, wiring and gas piping.

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