The EPA & You.
Below are listed 6 principles that the EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson, mentioned in a speech not long ago in San Francisco.
Principle #1: Chemicals Should Be Reviewed … on Sound Science.
Principle #2: Manufacturers Should Provide EPA with the Necessary Information… that New and Existing Chemicals are Safe.
Principle #3: Risk-Management Decisions Should Take into Account Sensitive Subpopulations.
Principle #4: Manufacturers and EPA Should Act in a Timely Manner.
Principle #5: Public Access to Information Should Be Strengthened.
Principle #6: EPA Should Be Given a Sustained Source of Funding.
Nothing too radical here. It’s interesting to note that she is trying to enlist the support of the American Chemistry Council to implement her reforms. They are part of the “BPA belongs in baby bottles” faction. It should be interesting to see what happens.
Read more at: Huffington Post.com
