WASHINGTON—Sen. Braun led members of the Indiana delegation in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) on the impact the newly released draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde would have on critical industries in Indiana. The EPA’s proposal would establish a de facto ban on formaldehyde manufacturing, which disproportionately affects the production and accessibility of epi-pens, metered dose inhalers, seatbelts, electric toothbrushes, crop protection products, wood furniture, and funeral home services and departs from the international consensus on formaldehyde. More Hoosiers are employed in manufacturing than any other industry.
The lawmakers wrote:
“We write to you today regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly released draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As you may know, formaldehyde is a “building block” chemical that has diverse applications throughout the Hoosier State in agriculture, automotive manufacturing, building and construction, consumer goods, and healthcare…
We believe that Congress and the Administration should encourage, not hinder, the expansion of America’s critical manufacturing sectors, and we understand that regulatory certainty is critical to assisting this imperative.”
Senator Braun’s letter to the EPA was cosigned by members of the Indiana delegation including Sen. Todd Young, Rep. Mrvan, Rep. Baird, Rep. Spartz, Rep. Pence, Rep. Banks, Rep. Bucshon, Rep. Yakym, and Rep. Houchin.
