Toxic Mold Law

The mission of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources is to be the premier forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of developments and to participate in dialogue in these substantive areas.

The Clean Air Act (CAA) is the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Among other things, this law authorizes EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants.

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain substances are generally excluded from TSCA, including, among others, food, drugs, cosmetics and pesticides.

The quality-related standards from ISO in this collection provide a sound basis for internationally accepted quality management systems and processes. The other standards in this ISO collection of more than 1,400 documents provide safety standards, test methods, environment safety and protection, and well as standardized terminology that facilitate business in international markets.

Mold is addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, and the construction industry. This page highlights OSHA standards, Federal Registers (rules, proposed rules, and notices), standard interpretations (official letters of interpretation of the standards), and national consensus standards related to mold.

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) represents more than 5,000 physicians and other health care professionals specializing in the field of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM).

Since its founding in 1987, the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) has grown to a network of more than 60 clinics and more than 250 individuals committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental medicine through information sharing and collaborative research.

For more than 40 years we have helped hundreds of organizations on 5 continents create environmentally-responsible, healthy buildings. We focus on "Building Ecology" -- the relationships and connections between buildings, occupants, and the larger environment -- emphasizing indoor environmental quality and sustainability.

Molds are living organisms that grow in damp places in your home. They stain or discolor surfaces and smell musty. There are hundreds of thousands of different types of mold.

This non-profit organization is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of innocent people who have lost their lives, health, and homes to this scourge as our government, insurance companies, social service organizations, and disaster management groups have ignored them in their greatest time of need. We offer the finest education, resources, and solutions regarding what everyone must know about one of the most devastating national health hazards of this millennium.

The National Association for Moisture Management is a non-profit association that was formed out of a need to educate and protect the consumer from problems associated with moisture. NAMM has developed the most complete, sensible standards and practices in the moisture management industry throughout the United States. These are protocols and methods that the consumer can trust.

Concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions. This safety and health information bulletin provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and prevention.

CDC's Mold Web site provides information on mold and health, an inventory of state indoor air quality programs, advice on assessment, cleanup efforts, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources.

After natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings. Be aware that mold may be present and may be a health risk for your family.

The following papers were compiled from credible resources and are to be utilized for research/education purposes, not for self-diagnosis. It is recommended that you see a physician who may be experienced in detecting fungal related illness to be able to diagnose, treat, and follow-up on any areas of concern.

Mold has certainly made its way into people's homes as well as the headlines recently. Many people still don't fully understand the health hazards of fungal exposure. The term toxic mold is somewhat misleading as it exudes an idea that certain molds are toxic, when actually certain types of molds produce secondary metabolites that produce toxins. The correct term is mycotoxins.

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