EPA May Seek Outside Input On NAAQS Review In Wake Of Criticism

EPA's top air official says the agency could seek input from outside groups on its controversial evaluation of the standard-setting process for air pollutants, following criticism that the agency's effort could lack transparency. Congressional Democrats and environmentalists have criticized EPA's plans for a "top-to-bottom" review of the process for setting national national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Critics charge that the effort amounts to political meddling with an established agency science policy review process. They have also questioned who will...