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Vinyl Institute Supports Nomination of Doug M. Troutman to Lead EPA’s Chemical Safety Office
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 8, 2025 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today voiced support for the nomination of Doug M. Troutman to serve as Assistant Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).
“Doug Troutman’s deep regulatory expertise makes him the right choice to advance public health, innovation, and environmental stewardship,” said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the VI. “Under Troutman’s leadership, the VI and our members will continue to collaborate with EPA to support science-based solutions that protect both American workers and our environment.”
The VI joined a coalition of over 50 national trade associations representing American manufacturers and downstream industries in a letter to the U.S. Senate supporting Troutman’s nomination.
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.