"So, what, I guess what I am trying to get at is what do we need to do statutorily to fix that problem?"
"TSCA Section 7 provides EPA the authority to regulate imminent hazards caused by chemical substances."
"The EPA, nor the Administration, has not taken a position on Senator Lautenberg's bill."
"The Administration has not convened such a group."
"I am not aware of any plans for a statement of an Administration position on that bill at this time."
"But you had no authority to obtain that information?"
"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."
"According to the proposed rule, the proposal to require margins stems directly from what they view to be a legal obligation under Title VII."
"Recently I offered an amendment with Senator Johanns to fulfill Congressional intent by providing an explicit exemption for margin requirements for non-financial end-users that qualify for the clearin..."
"I thank Senator Carper for scheduling this hearing on the recommendations stemming from the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future."