Political Quotes

“Protecting innovation and not materially altering the new chemicals process was a critical part of the final compromise. Every effort was made to ensure EPA has the right tools to review new chemical substances but the amendments to this section were intended to conform closely with EPA's current practice and maintain the Agency's timely reviews that allow substances to market within the statutory deadlines. First, the compromise retains the 90-day review period for EPA to make a risk-based decision on a new chemical, without consideration of costs or other non-risk factors. Second, when EPA does not have the information sufficient for the evaluation of a new chemical, or when EPA determines that a new chemical may present an unreasonable risk, the compromise requires EPA regulate the new chemical to the extent necessary to protect against unreasonable risk. Once sufficient information is available, of course, EPA must make a decision. These requirements largely reflect EPA's practice today, under which EPA can allow the new chemical on the market but with limits. Finally, if EPA determines that a new chemical is not likely to present an unreasonable risk, EPA must make a statement to that effect before the end of the 90 day period. This provision ensures that chemicals considered not likely to pose an unreasonable risk are not delayed in getting to market.…”