Senators press EPA chemical chief nominee on speeding up TSCA

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By EHN CuratorsOct 13, 2025, 6:15 am96 ptsTrending
Douglas Troutman faced a divisive Senate hearing last week on his nomination to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Democrats voiced concerns about Troutman’s ties to industry while Republicans praised his experience as valuable for the agency…

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