If EPA moves forward with this proposed rule despite knowing the benefits of more stringent requirements, the agency would be missing the opportunity to rectify longstanding inadequate and discriminatory policies. Because the agency will not be issuing a final rulemaking until later this year, there is still an opportunity to demand that they follow the science and finalize the strongest, most health-protective standards possible.
Martha Nolan is a senior policy advisor at HealthyWomen. HealthyWomen works to educate women ages 35 to 64 to make informed health choices.
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