LOS ANGELES , May 6, 2025 (Industry Intelligence Inc.) –
The EPA has announced a reorganization that shifts its scientific focus toward approving new chemicals by reassigning 130 scientists from the Office of Research Development to the chemicals office, aiming to address a backlog of chemicals and pesticides, the Hill reported on May 5. This change is part of a broader restructuring intended to align research with statutory obligations and mission functions, potentially reducing overall staffing levels to figures seen during the Reagan era. Critics worry that placing research personnel into policy-driven roles may compromise the objectivity of the science.
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