[2] The research connected sulfur dioxide emissions to acid rain,[3] a conclusion that rankled many in the power industry.
[1] He opposed the use of catalytic converters to control auto emissions because of their adverse environmental impact, a stand that directly conflicted with EPA policy.
He encouraged cooperation between NIOSH, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), chemical process companies in the effort.
[1] His was one of several voices working to increase awareness for birth defects, miscarriages, and other reproduction-related problems stemming from chemical and radiological exposure.
[5] Additionally, Finklea called on Congress to adopt toxic substances legislation related to carcinogenic pesticides, and Kepone in particular.
[8] With NIOSH's limited resources, Finklea chose to direct the researchers under him toward the completion of criteria documents—scientific literature surveys that determine the relative dangers of workplace substances.
[4] Finklea served temporarily as a special assistant to William Foege, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[10] His spot as director was filled on an acting basis by J. Donald Millar, who described NIOSH at that time as being afflicted with "alienation and conflict".