Capito Sees EPA ‘Drifting Into OSHA Regulations’ Under Chemicals Law

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), ranking member on the Senate’s environment committee, used a June 22 hearing to warn EPA’s chemicals chief that her office is “drifting” into territory better regulated by OSHA, arguing that it should stay away from addressing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other worker protection measures. “I think there is some concern that you’re drifting into OSHA regulations,” Capito told EPA Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety & Pollution Prevention Michal Freedhoff during the Environment and Public...