EPA replaces Trump-era chemical guidance, calling it 'compromised' by politics
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The Biden-led Environmental Protection Agency says Trump administration political officials "compromised" an assessment of chemical dangers and has replaced it with a new one they say "upholds the tenants of scientific integrity."
"The assessment posted today fixes the errors in the version issued earlier this year, was developed by EPA career scientists, and upholds the values of scientific integrity," Dr. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, acting assistant administrator for the Office of Research and Development and the agency's science adviser said in a statement. "This PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid) assessment reflects the best available science, involved extensive federal, state, and public engagement, and is critical to EPA efforts to help communities impacted by PFAS." PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is a family of synthetic chemicals known for links to health complications.More Related News