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    Chemical Concerns – Insights on Air Pollution, Public Health, and Chemical Safety

    More than 50 public health scientists sign letter opposing Dourson’s nomination for EPA’s toxics office

    Posted: in Health policy, Health science, Industry influence, TSCA reform

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    Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist.

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    Today a letter was submitted to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee signed by more than 50 public health scientists from dozens of universities voicing their strong opposition to the nomination of Michael Dourson to lead the EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

    The scientists’ letter states, in part:

    Granting Dr. Dourson the responsibility of overseeing EPA OCSPP would threaten the agency’s ability to credibly and effectively address harmful chemical exposures.  Dr. Dourson has built a career of abusing science to mischaracterize real-world chemical risks and in doing so has jeopardized public health, including the health of those most vulnerable among us like pregnant women and children.

    The letter comes in advance of a vote on his nomination by the Senate Committee, currently scheduled for this Wednesday at 10am EDT.  If he is voted out of committee, a majority vote of the full Senate would then be required for his nomination to be confirmed.

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