Friday, November 18, 2011

EPA Seeks Nominations for Science Advisory Board


Public nominations for EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee will be accepted until January 6, 2012. The agency is looking for science experts who are knowledgeable in human health risk assessment and a wide range of topics including toxicology, biostatistics and epidemiology, to name a few. SAB's mission includes reviewing research programs; advising EPA on emergency programs and scientific matters; and reviewing the quality of scientific and technical information used for EPA regulations.

The Federal Register notice includes additional criteria and information on how to submit nominations.