New Orleans - Victims of tainted Chinese Drywall could get some answers from the Federal Government soon.An Appropriations Committee approved $2 million for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to speed up drywall testing, and the investigation.
It comes a the request of Senator Mary Landrieu and Florida Senator Bill Nelson.
Senator Landrieu says, "Families in Louisiana and across the country have seen their dream homes turn into nightmares because of this defective Chinese Drywall."
The CPSC outlined steps in analyzing the potential health effects of the drywall.
The health assessment will consist of an elemental analysis, emission chamber studies and in-home indoor air sampling.
The CPSC indicated that it is working closely with officials from China to inspect the tainted drywall, and is establishing a "chain of commerce" to learn more about when and where the defective product was imported.
The CPSC will also conduct an engineering analysis to determine the effects of emissions from Chinese Drywall on electrical, gas and home ventilations components.
Affected homeowners have reported metal corrosion of air conditioning units, copper pipes, and electrical wiring caused by emissions from the defective imported drywall.
Initial test results are expected back as early as next month.
