FACA Reform Needed To Achieve EPA Collaborative Goals, Expert Says

A leading expert on federal advisory committees has floated a new proposal that calls on Congress to eliminate a section of the federal law on advisory panels that has prompted EPA and other agencies to seek White House approval for the formation of such panels. The expert's comments could be significant as the Bush administration expands initiatives that rely on negotiated rulemakings and other collaborative efforts involving experts outside the government. Speaking at a plenary panel of the National Council...