The Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing titled, "Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination," on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing examined the options for prioritizing chemicals for safety determinations in the event that the Committee amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Witnesses:

• Steve Owens, Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, Environmental Protection Agency
• Eric Sampson, Director, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Daryl Ditz, Senior Policy Advisor, Center for International Environmental Law
• William J. Greggs, Consultant, Consumer Specialty Products Association, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and the Soap and Detergent Association
• Beth Bosley, Consultant, Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

Documents:

• Chairman Waxman's Opening Statement
• Chairman Rush's Opening Statement
• Testimony of Steve Owens
• Testimony of Eric Sampson
• Testimony of Daryl Ditz
• Testimony of William J. Greggs
• Testimony of Beth Bosley

Transcript:

• Preliminary Transcript

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