New Faces at the EPA: Chemical Industry Officials Reappointed Amid Concerns

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:28:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
New Faces at the EPA: Chemical Industry Officials Reappointed Amid Concerns

Nancy Beck and Lynn Ann Dekleva, former chemical-industry executives, are set to oversee crucial chemical regulations at the EPA, raising alarms over potential corporate influence.


Concerns are mounting as former chemical-industry leaders Nancy Beck and Lynn Ann Dekleva prepare to return to key roles at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), echoing a previous administration's approach to chemical safety regulation.

In a development that may have significant implications for public health and environmental policy, Nancy B. Beck, who previously served as a toxicologist and executive at the American Chemistry Council, is reportedly returning to the EPA to take on a role reminiscent of her previous position during the Trump administration. Sources indicate that Beck's specific title and responsibilities are still being finalized, but her influence in shaping chemical policies is expected to be substantial. This comes as apprehensions rise regarding corporate sway over chemical regulation, especially after Beck's history of opposing stringent regulations and advocating for the interests of chemical manufacturers.

During her tenure in the earlier administration, Beck was involved in controversial decisions that resulted in weakened oversight of harmful substances, including flammable "forever chemicals" and asbestos. She was implicated in efforts that allegedly undermined scientific integrity within the agency by revising rule-making processes to limit the evaluation of health risks associated with certain chemicals.

Joining Beck will be Lynn Ann Dekleva, another figure from the chemical industry with over 30 years of experience at DuPont. Dekleva is expected to assume the role of deputy assistant administrator, also focused on new chemical evaluations. Her appointment alongside Beck signals a further continuation of industry-friendly policies at the EPA, raising fears that important health and safety regulations may be jeopardized.

Neither the EPA nor Beck have commented on the impending appointments, leaving many environmental advocates and public health officials concerned about the potential erosion of regulatory safeguards. As these appointments unfold, the community remains vigilant and engaged, anticipating the impact of this shift on environmental policy.

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