Scenario:
Eric is an Assistant VP at a marine paint manufacturing company. One day, he discovered an email from his boss, the Vice President, to the President, notifying him of an internal study finding the paint leaches from the bottom of the boats into the marine environment. This paint has been found to create birth defects in marine life. He also sees the Presidents response email, in which he directs to VP to erase all evidence of the study and tell no one. The President directs the VP to erase the email. Eric is concerned about the findings of the study, but also fears losing his job.
What administrative agency governs regulatory compliance of the manufacturer?
What are some of the ethical concerns regarding the Presidents actions, and what would the best course of action be for Eric?