EPA’s Pruitt vows to clear chemical backlog before August

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt vowed Monday to clear the decks when it comes to a backlog of chemical reviews left over from the Obama administration.

“Reviewing new chemicals quickly will enable those deemed safe to enter the marketplace to support jobs and our economy,” Pruitt said.

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