League of Conservation Voters
UNDERMINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE EPA.
Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK) sponsored H.R. 1431, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017, which would undermine the ability of the Science Advisory Board to provide independent, objective, and credible scientific advice to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill would weaken conflict-of-interest protections and would arbitrarily limit the participation of subject matter experts. This legislation would also allow industry to significantly prolong the scientific review process, which would delay key public health and environmental protections. The House approved H.R. 1431. The Senate took no action on this legislation.
Citizens Against Government Waste
EPA Science Advisory Board – Passage.
Passage of a bill that would establish a selection process for members of the EPA's Science Advisory Board. The bill would require the board's members represent a variety of scientific and technical viewpoints. It would require board member nominees to disclose financial relationships that would be relevant to EPA advisory activities. It would require the board to generally avoid making policy determinations or recommendations to the EPA.