I urge everyone participating in this hearing today to reject attacks on anyone's integrity, character and motivations.
Updating this law was a long-time goal, it was a passion of Frank's.
The first is that chemicals should be reviewed against a safety standard that is based on sound science and reflects ris...
Senator Tom Udall stepped in to help preserve Frank's legacy.
We cannot leave the people of my State and so many others unprotected.
Your work and EPA's work with us has been very constructive.
Are we here to accomplish something that protects the public health and the environment?
Isn't it true that EPA has complete discretion over accepting or denying those requests, over accepting or denying that ...
I believe we have the opportunity to actually reform a law and improve lives and save lives.
TSCA reform should encourage green chemistry, assure transparency, and include stricter requirements.
EPA needs clear authority to take risk management actions when chemicals do not meet the safety standards.
The principle also reflects a desire that there be timely decisions.
So if a State has a regulation on a chemical that EPA takes up, that regulation doesn't go away unless and until EPA ess...
Yes. And in fact, the Udall-Vitter bill gives EPA more authority, correct?
With the new fee structure and the new authority and enhanced powers given the EPA under Udall-Vitter, don't we have a m...
And the Vitter-Udall bill gives EPA more resources through user fees, correct?
So if a State has already acted, even if EPA takes on a chemical, even if EPA says, you can drink this and you will have...
Doesn't the Udall-Vitter bill grandfather in permanently all State chemical specific regulations that were in place Janu...
