EPA's IRIS Program: Evaluating the Science and Process Behind Chemical Risk Assessment
Opening Statements
Ranking Member Donna F. Edwards
Witnesses
Panel 1
The Honorable Paul Anastas, Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. David Trimble, Acting Director, Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Dr. Jonathan M. Samet, MD, MS, Professor and Floral L. Thornton Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; and Chair, Committee to Review EPA's Draft IRIS Assessment of Formaldehyde, National Research Council, The National Academies
Panel 2
The Honorable Calvin Dooley, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Chemistry Council
Ms. Rena Steinzor, Professor, University of Maryland School of Law, and President, Center for Progressive Reform
Dr. Gail Charnley, Principal, HealthRisk Strategies
The Honorable J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor, City of Elizabeth, New Jersey