EPA Defends Rules’ ‘Integrity’ As Goffman Faces OIG’s ‘Conflict’ Charges

EPA is defending the integrity of its rulemaking process against accusations from its Office of Inspector General (OIG) that air chief Joe Goffman failed to disclose potential financial conflicts of interest and to recuse himself from rulemakings that affected entities in which he holds stock, including a major rule for ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizers. “EPA is confident in the integrity of agency rulemakings and actions, and remains committed to the highest level of scientific integrity and transparency,” an agency spokesperson...