Unfortunately, though, the Board has historically been criticized for falling short of accomplishing this primary responsibility.

The CSB also faces challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified staff.

Since May 1, 2020, CSB has carried on with only one of its five board seats filled.

The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is an independent, non-regulatory federal agency.

So if we check back in 6 months, it either ought to be done or pretty darn close? Is that what you're saying?

Thank you, Chair DeGette for holding this hearing.

Unfortunately, the Board has been criticized for falling short of accomplishing this primary responsibility.

Thank you, Chair DeGette, for holding this hearing.

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has successfully carried out its core mission work in fiscal year 2020 despite an unprecedented impact from COVID-19.

The vacancies in Board member positions impede the agency from making substantial progress on benchmarks.

We owe it to our kids to keep them safe, and to do so by following the science.