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 regulations in law at the EPA.
In no way, shape or form did Frank and I intend this legislation to eliminate private rights of action under State tort law.
Fine. OK, Dr. Borak, can you comment on a particular statement in the Society of Toxicology letter?