David Fotouhi
Coverage of David Fotouhi in the Nexus archive.
- “A Huge Setback”: New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations
The Trump administration, led by EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi, is challenging the credibility of the EPA's IRIS program, which provides toxicity assessments for chemicals. This move could undermine hundreds of environmental regulations, including standards for arsenic in drinking water and lead in paint, by allowing companies to dispute rules based on IRIS data.
- Trump admin steps up next phase of effort to protect children’s health
The Trump administration, through the EPA, is enhancing efforts to combat childhood lead exposure by launching public-education tools, reallocating $3 billion for lead reduction in drinking water, and pressuring states to use previously unused funds. The EPA is also enforcing lead renovation rules and addressing lead contamination in older homes and schools.
- Trump admin steps up next phase of effort to protect children’s health
The Trump administration is enhancing efforts to combat childhood lead exposure through new EPA public-education tools and pressuring states to utilize unused lead-mitigation funds. The EPA is reallocating $1.1 billion in unspent funds and providing $3 billion for states to reduce lead in drinking water, focusing on replacing lead service lines and addressing risks in schools and childcare facilities.