H.R. 10790
Chemical Safety Board Accountability Act
Summary:
• Amends the Clean Air Act to require that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in the trades or industrial labor
• Establishes new vacancy requirements, mandating the President submit a nomination or explanation to the Senate within 90 days of any Board vacancy, with continued reporting every 90 days until a nomination is made
• Codifies that Board members are appointed based on technical qualifications in fields such as accident reconstruction, safety engineering, human factors, toxicology, or air pollution regulation
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• Establishes new vacancy requirements, mandating the President submit a nomination or explanation to the Senate within 90 days of any Board vacancy, with continued reporting every 90 days until a nomination is made
• Codifies that Board members are appointed based on technical qualifications in fields such as accident reconstruction, safety engineering, human factors, toxicology, or air pollution regulation
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