Lizzie Fletcher actually said...

"Advisory committees have long played a vital role in the Federal Government to supplement the knowledge of Federal agencies by providing additional expertise."

"However, it's interesting to note that this supposedly more rigorous process was not utilized for other committees."

"In EPA's response to the GAO's report, they stated that the process the Agency used for appointments to SAB and CASAC was more rigorous than the membership grid procedure that is standard for all othe..."

"However, a critical component to ensuring the best science is utilized by the Agency is through expert advisory committees and boards that provide external advice and recommendations on a variety of t..."