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February 2016
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Agency actionFDA
FDA orders a study of Essure and proposes stronger warnings
FDA required a clinical study to better understand complications associated with the Essure permanent birth control device. It also proposed a boxed warning and a checklist to support discussions between patients and clinicians.
EPA selects an asbestos cleanup plan for Libby and Troy
EPA selected a remedy for the two Montana communities at the Libby Asbestos Superfund site. It continued cleanup work and added long-term management for asbestos encountered after cleanup. The former mine and forested areas were covered separately.