Supporting Innovation: SOCMA Backs Nomination of Douglas M. Troutman to Lead EPA’s OCSPP

October 08, 2025

Bringing new chemistries to market is vital to innovation and it depends on a clear, predictable, and timely risk based regulatory process. The EPA’s New Chemicals Review Program is the cornerstone of that process, ensuring safety while enabling manufacturers to develop cutting-edge products that support economic growth, sustainability, and improved quality of life.

That’s why SOCMA strongly supports the nomination of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

Mr. Troutman’s nearly two decades of experience at the American Cleaning Institute, along with his deep understanding of both TSCA and FIFRA, make him uniquely qualified to guide the agency’s work on new chemical reviews and regulatory modernization. His commitment to science-based, solutions-oriented policymaking aligns closely with SOCMA’s priorities — particularly the need for greater transparency, efficiency, and consistency in review timelines.

“Innovation in chemistry depends on a clear, science-based path to bring new products to market,” said Vera Stoeva, Interim President & CEO of SOCMA. “Doug Troutman’s nomination represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration, improve review timelines, and support the specialty manufacturers driving American innovation.”

SOCMA looks forward to collaborating with Mr. Troutman and EPA to strengthen the New Chemicals Review Program, streamline innovation pathways, and ensure that specialty manufacturers can continue to deliver products that advance technology, safety, and sustainability.

Read the full letter of support, signed by more than 30 organizations.

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