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EPA Requests Public Comments on Nominees for FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Membership

This opportunity involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking public input on nominees for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - Purpose: - EPA requests public comments on nominees for SAP membership - Panel provides independent scientific advice on pesticides and regulatory actions - Nominee Details: - 16 experts nominated by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) - Two new members will be selected to fill expiring positions - Nominees' names and affiliations listed - Requirements: - Professional qualifications in relevant scientific fields - Ethics reviews and conflict of interest disclosures required - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is not a procurement of products or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments on experts nominated for membership on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). The EPA plans to select two new members by October 2026 due to expiring membership terms. The panel provides independent scientific advice on pesticides and pesticide-related issues, focusing on the impact of regulatory actions on health and the environment. Public comments will assist the EPA in selecting new members from the nominees identified as interested and available.

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