December 3, 2018
The Honorable John Barrasso
Chairman
Committee on Environment
and Public Works
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Tom Carper
Ranking Member
Committee on Environment
and Public Works
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Chairman Barrasso and Ranking Member Carper:
The undersigned associations representing a diverse group of industries across the country write to express our support for the nomination of Alexandra Dunn to be Assistant Administrator (AA) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).
Ms. Dunn has a distinguished career as a public servant and is an expert on environmental policy and regulation. Ms. Dunn currently serves as regional administrator for EPA’s Region 1 office in Boston, Massachusetts, and has worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the appropriate protection of public health and the environment.
Ms. Dunn previously served as executive director and general counsel for the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS). While at ECOS, Ms. Dunn worked on numerous environmental protection issues and was actively involved in national discourse regarding reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
The Senate has yet to confirm a candidate for this position since this Administration began, nearly two years ago. Ms. Dunn’s confirmation would provide OCSPP with the key leadership and experience needed to implement the recently amended TSCA. As such, we urge you to swiftly act on Ms. Dunn’s nomination.
Sincerely,
American Chemistry Council
American Cleaning Institute
American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute
American Forest & Paper Association
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
American Petroleum Institute
American Wood Council
Color Pigments Manufacturers Association
Council of Industrial Boiler Owners
EPS Industry Alliance
The Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Trade Association
Global Cold Chain Alliance
Household & Commercial Products Association
Industrial Minerals Association – North America
Institute of Makers of Explosives
National Association of Chemical Distributors
National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
National Sand, Stone, and Gravel Association
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Single Ply Roofing Industry
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates
Styrene Information & Research Center
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Vinyl Institute
