The appointments were first reported by the New York Times. Beck is known for fighting strict chemical regulations and aligning policy with industry interests. She is returning to the agency’s ...

Nancy Beck has returned to EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Francis Chung/POLITICO Unlike other ...

The former industry lobbyist has been promoted from senior adviser to the chemicals office’s top role, which still lacks a nominee.

Among the figures appointed to the agency is Nancy Beck, who used to work at the American Chemistry Council, a chemical industry trade and lobbying group, before serving in the EPA during Trump ...