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Committee Probes EPA Reorganization and Plans to Move Office of Research and Environmental Justice Staff
Summary
Several senators raised concerns about the EPA's announced reorganization, including plans to redistribute scientists from the Office of Research and Development (ORD) into program offices and the termination or restructuring of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.
Senators questioned Administrator Lee Zeldin about an agency reorganization that would shift the Office of Research and Development’s scientists into program offices and that has led to concern about the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.
Senator Chris Van Hollen and others described the offices as important to science-based policy and community protections. Senator Van Hollen said ORD “plays an essential role in advancing science based policy and protecting communities, from toxic exposures, including carcinogens, PFAS, lead and air pollutants.” He asked…
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