EPA briefing in D.C. 2/2 on endocrine disruptor screening program

[ttweed@wildrockies.org (Tony Tweedale)]

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From: dbaltz@igc.apc.org (Davis Baltz)
Subject: EPA briefing in D.C. 2/2 on endocrine disruptor screening program

29 January 1999

Dear colleagues,

As many of you know, EPA has published its proposed Endocrine Disruptor
Screening Program in the Federal Register, and a public comment period is
underway.  EPA's proposal is based in large measure on the final report of
the Endocrine Disruptor Screening and Testing Advisory Committee (EDSTAC)
which presented its recommendations to EPA in the summer of 1998.

EPA will conduct a briefing on its proposal for public interest
organizations on 2 February 1999 in Washington D.C. from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Eastern time.  The briefing will be held in the Carson Room of the EPA
Education Center.  The Education Center is located on the plaza of
Waterside Mall.  From the Metro station, go through the mall and exit onto
the plaza. Turn left and enter the building on the ground level of the NW
mall entrance.

I'm sorry for the short notice, but the final EPA plan has only come
together in the last day.

A limited number of phone lines will be available for those outside of the
D.C. area to participate.  If you are interested, you may respond to me via
email and I will forward your contact info to EPA.  EPA will initiate the
calls so there will be no charge to participants.  Please provide your
name, affiliation, and the telephone number where EPA can reach you a few
minutes before 2:00 PM EST on 2/2.

Prior to the call, I will circulate some talking points for those who are
participating by phone.  There will be a chance for questions from
participants.

Please pass this message to your networks as appropriate.

Regards,  Davis Baltz