"A former Koch Industries chemical engineer will soon be leading the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) main office for scientific research.

David Dunlap will head the EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) as a deputy chief, a role that will not need Senate confirmation, the EPA confirmed to the Hill Tuesday.

“As a chemical engineer, Mr. Dunlap has worked on environmental issues for nearly 30 years with a focus on assessing risk. His extensive experience on regulatory issues will be pivotal in our mission to protect human health and the environment,” said EPA chief of staff Ryan Jackson in a statement."

Miranda Green reports for The Hill October 2, 2018. [2]