EPA taking comments on pollution prevention
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be taking public comment on pollution prevention activities ahead of its September 3-4 Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meeting. The SAB meeting will focus on "consultative advice" from the EPA's Environmental Engineering Committee to the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) "on possible new approaches to measuring results of pollution prevention activities." The OPPT is responsible for oversight of programs falling under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Pollution Prevention Act. These acts evaluate chemical safety and while "promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream." Programs specifics can be found on the EPA website.
Given the EPA's already legendary foot-dragging on pollution standards, the need for public comment now is greater than ever.
If you're in or near Washington, DC and would like to register to speak at the event please note the following: "In general individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes per speaker, with no more than one hour for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Ms. Kathleen White,
Designated Federal Officer, EPA Science Advisory Board at 202.343.9878 or via email at white.kathleen@epa.gov." The Federal Register notes that email contact is preferable.
Short notice, I know, but the notice of public comment only appeared in the August 18 edition of the Federal Register.
Designated Federal Officer, EPA Science Advisory Board at 202.343.9878 or via email at white.kathleen@epa.gov." The Federal Register notes that email contact is preferable.
Short notice, I know, but the notice of public comment only appeared in the August 18 edition of the Federal Register.
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