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EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board

EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will add new members to its Science Advisory Board. These members include industry representatives, academics, and scientists. This action follows changes made by the current administration more than a year ago when previous scientists were removed from the board.

Key Facts

  • The EPA is appointing new members to its Science Advisory Board (SAB).
  • New members include people from chemical industries, other industries, and academic scientists.
  • The Science Advisory Board is made up of outside experts who give scientific advice to the EPA.
  • More than a year ago, the administration reset the board by dismissing previous scientists.
  • The new appointments aim to bring a mix of industry experience and scientific knowledge to the board.
  • The SAB helps guide EPA decisions by reviewing scientific information.
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