House Republicans on Thursday released an expansive set of changes that would limit EPA’s review authority under the nation’s premier chemical safety law — the answer to industry’s woes.
The highly anticipated draft bill would make it harder for regulators to request more time for new chemical reviews, ensuring faster approvals. The legislation would also narrow EPA’s scope for restricting risky chemical uses.
“When the EPA takes months or years to review a new chemical that our allies approve in weeks, we stall innovation, jeopardize supply chains, and weaken our national security,” said Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment.
Palmer and E&C Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) announced the subcommittee will host a hearing next week to discuss the draft legislation.
