01/07/2009
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"It is critical that we support a regulatory framework that is risk based and further grounded in peer reviewed science."
"I appreciate you and Senator Lautenberg for scheduling today's hearing on EPA's authorities and actions for controlling exposures to toxic chemicals generally and to flame retardants specifically."
"There is substantive proof that flame retardants are effective in saving lives by delaying the spreading of fire and allowing people additional time to escape injury."
"TSCA Section 7 provides EPA the authority to regulate imminent hazards caused by chemical substances."