05/21/2019
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"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..."
"The American people should feel confident that all our agencies, including and especially the EPA, are operating in their best interest--protecting them, not sidelining transparency as a means to an e..."
"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..."
"I want to commend Chairwoman Johnson for asking the agencies within this Committee's jurisdiction how they plan on implementing this order so we can try to ensure that valuable scientific expertise is..."