I found this hearing very, very useful, and it continues a lot of conversations with all interested stakeholders.
I think you have made it clear that those are decoupled. I think that is a big step forward from the current law.
I think this bill fixes that.
I consider them important partners. No partner should just get anything, everything they want.
I think they are wrong in almost all instances.
Would the Lautenberg-Vitter bill improve EPA's ability to get what it needs in that regard?
I think it is a perfect example of one of the misimpressions I was talking about in my opening statement.
We are not trying to shut down any private causes of action, we are not trying to have any significant impact there.
I want to particularly highlight the testimony of two folks who were in charge of this exact set of rules and regulation...
In no way, shape or form did Frank and I intend this legislation to eliminate private rights of action under State tort ...
Fine. OK, Dr. Borak, can you comment on a particular statement in the Society of Toxicology letter?