Through the eyes and experiences of a former board member, this article discusses the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), its formation and development, its victories and accomplishments, and its challenges as a new and independent agency of the federal government in environmental and occupational health.
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References
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U.S. Senate Report No. 101–228, p. 361.
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Clean Air Act Amendment, Public Law 101–549, 1990.
3.
CSB General Counsel Memorandum, Board Governance Issues, August 30, 1990.
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U.S. Assistant Attorney General Office of Legal Counsel, Memorandum General Opinion: Division of Power and Responsibilities Between the Chairperson of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation. Board and the Board as a Whole, June 26, 2000.
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House Conference Report No. 106–379, pp. 124, 125, 2000.
