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Cal Dooi tv PRESIDENT .VND CEO American --'Chemistry Council July 17. 2017 The I lonorable Scott Pruitt Administrator IJ.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington D C, 20460 Re: Nomination of Dr. Michael L. Dourson for Assistant Administrator of OCSPP Dear Administrator Pruitt, The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomes the nomination of Dr. Michael L. Dourson. Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Cincinnati, to serve as Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Dr. Dourson is an excellent candidate for this important position. He is a highly respected, award winning scientist who brings to the Agency decades of experience that includes extensive work at FPA. at a not for profit organization and as a professor in academia in conducting and managing chemical toxicity evaluations, risk assessments, and independent peer reviews. His knowledge, experience and leadership will strengthen FPA's processes for evaluating and incorporating high quality science into regulatory decision making. ACC and our members urge the Senate to act on Dr. Dourson's nomination without delay as it comes during a crucial point in the implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (LCSA). Once confirmed, we look forward to working with Dr. Dourson and the dedicated staff at EPA to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of LCSA. which is essential to ensuring protections for human health and environment, while enabling our industry to continue to innovate, create jobs and grow' the economy. Sincerely. Cal Dooley americanchemistry.com 700 7nd Street. NT Washington. P)( '000 American Chemistry Council 7i V> \H \\ iHi 'tiin PC 2iW2 FCL 2059367 CAP DISTRICT MD 207 17 JUL *17 PM 1 l 'JUL 2 i 2017 neopost^ FWST-CLASS MAIL $000 462 07/17^2017 US POSTAGE ZIP 20002 041 L11254296 1 he Honorable Scott Pruitt Administrator U.S. linvironmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460