"EPA is taking steps to heighten transparency around its review process for new chemicals, amid an outpouring of criticism from advocates and watchdog groups who have called on the Biden administration to prioritize targeting toxic substances.
In an announcement Thursday, the agency said it was launching a redesign for its New Chemicals Review Program, complete with updated metrics and information around the broader process and general trends. Those changes, EPA said, will help make its systems more accessible for both the public and the regulated community “while highlighting the progress the program has made despite ongoing resource challenges.”
The chemicals office presented the move as a broader indicator of its commitment to being forthcoming about its processes after a prolonged period of criticism. Industry members and advocates alike have blasted the agency over its decisionmaking at times, arguing regulators are opaque in their reasoning."
E.A. Crunden reports for E&E News December 16, 2022.
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