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Nelson helped write tougher regulations on importeChinese toys. Now, he is askinf the (CPSC) and the (EPA) to investigatse Chinese drywall, which is linked to complaints abou tsulfuric odors, sickness and corrosion in air “I have asked the appropriate federal agencies to investigate so we can get a cleatr picture of everyone who, and how many peoples might be, affected,” Nelsoh said in a statement. “I also want the CPSC to come up with drywal l safety standards so no othe homeowner will have to deal with a shoddy In letters to the CPSC and EPAdateed Feb. 13, Nelson said he does not know of any productt safety standards relatedto drywall.
Investigater the toxicity related to drywall by manufacturerPlasterboard Tianjin. Determine if a recall or othef steps are needed to remove the drywallfrom inventories. Assesd new standards to protect consumers fromproblem drywall. Ed Czarnopys, a homebuyed from Michigan, said he was considering buying a home in the Imperiao Lakewoods developmentin Palmetto, near Bradenton. “We’vwe seen the articles aboutt drywall, and we want to know if this home we’re lookiny at has it,” he said. The Floridw Department of Health was tracking more than 93 complaints as of 15 of which are inthe tri-countuy area.
Miami-based Lennar Homes has acknowledgerd that Chinese drywall was installed in some of its and has taken steps to remediatethe problem. Othef buildings in Homestead and Palm Beacg County also have acknowledged the As the South Floridas Business Journalhas reported, several class action lawsuits have been launchefd against builders and the manufacturers of the Miami-based also has filed a lawsuit against manufactureres and sellers of Chinesw drywall, including Knauf Plasterboard, Taishan Gypsun and Florida-based