Our key role is to manage and implement the Nation's pesticide and chemical regulatory programs. I would like to mention a few of the key accomplishments over the last seven years, which I am proud to have been a part of. It has been my goal to find common ground by bringing relevant stakeholders together and develop workable solutions. I believe that my efforts and successes are appreciated by our stakeholders. While it is late in this Administration, serving as Assistant Administrator presents many positive opportunities.
Important work remains.
This year alone we face an ambitious agenda, with much more to accomplish. Specifically, this year we will continue the important work of the Food Quality Protection Act. Our priorities include completing review of the organophosphates, continuing to refine the FQPA science policies, and enhancing public participation by establishing a new advisory committee on FQPA implementation. While pesticide decisions will always invite close scrutiny, I am committed to ensuring that our decisions continue be based on the best science, continue to extensively involve our customers, and continue to occur in an open and participatory process. EPA, in cooperation with the chemical industry and advocacy groups, is implementing the High Production Volume Chemical Challenge.