Sunday, January 3, 2010

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Florida Department of Revenue

Property » Toxic Drywall
"Toxic" Imported Drywall

The links below, provided by the Florida Department of Health web site, contain information about copper corrosion and possible risks associated with drywall imported from China.
General Information

Frequently asked questions about toxic drywall
Common questions and answers about toxic drywall: how to identify and test for toxic drywall, possible health hazards related to toxic drywall, whom to contact for removal of toxic drywall, and how to file a complaint

Timeline for Florida Department of Health
A timeline that details the events relating to toxic drywall

Reports of Drywall "Cases" Meeting the Florida Department of Health's Case Definition
A map showing which states have reported toxic drywall cases

Reports of Drywall "Cases" to the Department of Health County Health Departments
A map showing which counties in Florida have reported toxic drywall cases

Case Definition for Premature Copper Corrosion in Residences Possibly Associated with the Presence of Imported Drywall from China
Requirements and conditions for diagnosing whether or not toxic drywall is present

Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Guide
How to look for signs that a home may be affected by toxic drywall

Related Letters, E-mail, and Memorandums

* Memorandum from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to District Waste Program Administrators regarding Interim Drywall Disposal Guidance, SWM-19.17
* Letter from Governor Charlie Crist to Congressman Robert Wexler
* Letter from Governor Charlie Crist to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
* Letter from the Department of Treasury to Senator Jim Webb
* Lee County Property Appraiser's 2009 Chinese Drywall Survey

Tax Assessment Questions?

If you have toxic drywall and think your property assessment is too high, contact your county property appraiser.

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