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Ed Markey: Is it also true that during any rulemaking process that uses Scientific Advisory Board information the EPA would have to…

On the recordMay 19, 2015
Is it also true that during any rulemaking process that uses Scientific Advisory Board information the EPA would have to respond in writing to any public comment at that time so that the public will have ample opportunity to weigh as well?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey inquires about EPA's obligation to respond to public comments during rulemaking.

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