The 2026 budget proposal would eliminate the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) by October 2026 to save costs and reduce overlap with other agencies.
The CSB is an independent agency that investigates industrial chemical accidents, issues safety recommendations, and influences EPA and OSHA policies without regulatory power.
CSB investigations involve on-site analysis, witness interviews, lab testing, and root cause studies to prevent future incidents.
Eliminating the CSB could weaken federal chemical safety oversight, slow environmental justice progress, and increase risks for workers and nearby communities.
Congressional opposition is bipartisan, and industry groups like the American Chemistry Council support keeping the CSB or a similar alternative.
The proposal still requires congressional approval and is expected to face significant resistance in budget negotiations.
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