In brief
Former chemical industry executives Nancy Beck and Lynn Ann Dekleva are poised to return to key roles at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), raising alarms about potential corporate influence in chemical safety regulations. Beck, a toxicologist with a history of opposing stringent regulations during her previous term, is expected to once again help shape chemical policy. Her previous actions included revising rules linked to hazardous chemicals and easing bans on dangerous substances. She will be joined by Dekleva, who has substantial experience within the chemical sector, further cementing the industry's presence within the agency’s oversight framework. The lack of comments from both the EPA and Beck regarding their appointments has left many questioning the future direction of chemical regulation in the United States.
