The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to double chemical review user fees from $5 million in fiscal 2025 to $11 million in 2026, aiming to offset deep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

The EPA’s overall funding is set to drop by 54%, eliminating over 1,200 positions and slashing science and technology programs by 35%. Enforcement and community revitalization efforts would also face major reductions. To compensate, the agency intends to increase fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act and rely more on Superfund taxes and legal settlements for site cleanups. 6/5/25