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The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel (the Panel) would like to provide comments to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) in reference to the 2022 Draft Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde-Inhalation.
We write to seek an extension of the nomination period, which expires January 25, 2024. The Panel intends to separately nominate several experts for this opportunity as well as to identify myriad scientific and legal issues with EPA’s forthcoming peer review of limited elements of a draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde.
The American Chemistry Council Formaldehyde Panel appreciates the important work being conducted by the Human Subjects Review Board (HSRB) members to review certain studies on formaldehyde science that will inform formaldehyde assessments being conducted within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
Access to a proven “building-block” chemical that consumers extensively rely on and powers some of the largest sectors of the economy is under threat due to scientifically unjustified over-regulation.
Workplace health and safety is a year-round priority for the American Chemistry Council. And, every August, we promote the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Safe + Sound Week — a nationwide event underscoring the significance for employers and employees to design, implement and recognize successful workplace health and safety programs. We hope by bringing special attention to this celebratory week, employers throughout the U.S. will continue to help America’s workers stay safe and sound on the job every day.