EPA Seeking Nominations for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee

The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) is a chartered Federal Advisory Committee, and was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Members of the CASAC include non-EPA scientists, engineers, and physicians who are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their respective fields. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for a three-year term and serve as Special Government Employees who provide independent expert advice to the agency.

EPA is seeking nominations for the “health chair” of the CASAC. The CAA requires that at least one member be a physician who is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has expertise in health effects of air pollution. EPA is interested in physicians who have knowledge and experience in air quality relating to criteria pollutants (ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and lead). Nominations are due by July 27.

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