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20 July 2026

The Surprising Science Shift That Changed His Career — A Conversation With Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D. (Podcast)

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., Senior Chemist/Regulatory Scientist at B&C and The Acta Group, as he shares his unique career journey through both the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) and Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Discover how his dual expertise in chemical regulation and pesticide programs positions him to provide exceptional scientific guidance to clients navigating complex environmental compliance c
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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with my new colleague, Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., Senior Chemist/Regulatory Scientist, at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group (Acta®), to discuss his career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and how he is now deploying his considerable scientific chops at B&C and Acta. Rick is a bit unusual, as he has worked for both EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) and Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), which is a very opportune combination for our clients!

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