Physical chemist tapped to head chemical safety at US environment agency

President Biden has announced his nomination of physical chemist Michal Freedhoff to lead the chemical safety and pollution prevention office at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She currently serves as acting head of that office, which implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), evaluating new as well as existing chemicals and their risks. The Senate must confirm Freedhoff’s nomination before she can assume the post.