Fiscal Year 2018 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenges

June 4, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) was created under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The board is composed of five members. who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate? The statute permits only the President to remove a member, for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Board members serve fixed terms of 5 years. The board’s Chairperson serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for agency administration.

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