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Amidst the cacophony of jingoist, vacuous blather at the Republican
Convention there were some noteworthy phrases that probably slipped by
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industry because it should reduce consumer angst given that EPA will now
be charged with examining the safety of chemicals before they go on the
market. But here is the issue. While Republicans in the House voted for
the bill, they also voted to cut the EPA’s funding and staffing for
2017. If EPA is going to carry out its new duties effectively, it will
the bill, they also voted to cut the EPA’s funding and staffing for 2017.
If EPA is going to carry out its new duties effectively, it will
need more, not less funding. The plan is that some of the shortfall will
be offset by charging companies fees for submitting chemicals for EPA to
review. That may not sit well with Republicans.
Joe Schwarcz PhD – Aug 27th/2016