Summary
The U.S. Chemical Safety Hazard and Investigation Board (CSB), which looks into chemical accidents, may be closed down by the Trump administration. Officials argue that other agencies like the EPA and OSHA can handle its tasks.
Key Facts
- The CSB investigates major chemical accidents.
- It provides recommendations to prevent future chemical disasters.
- The Trump administration wants to shut down the CSB.
- Officials claim the CSB's work overlaps with agencies like EPA and OSHA.
- David Michaels, a former OSHA director, discusses the situation.
- The shutdown proposal is part of the government reorganization efforts.
