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EPA Regulatory Reform “Listening Session” Scheduled for Monday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Release Date: 03/10/2011
Contact Information: EPA Office of Public Affairs, (617) 918-1010

(Boston, Mass. – Mar. 9, 2011) – As part of President Obama’s Executive Order to modify or repeal regulations that are obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified, excessively burdensome, or counterproductive, the U.S. EPA will host a listening session in our regional headquarters in Boston on March 21.

Individuals or groups wishing to raise concerns with existing regulations, or wishing to present recommendations on new regulations or modification to existing regulations, are invited to attend. Any individual or group wishing to provide input are also strongly encouraged to provide input in writing as well as verbally at the listening session.

Attendees may RSVP, and walk-in attendees are also welcome. The listening session is Open Press.

RSVP to Kate Renahan (renahan.kate@epa.gov; 617-918-1491) of EPA New England’s Office of Public Affairs.

WHAT: EPA Listening Session on President Obama’s regulatory reform effort

WHEN: Monday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: John W. McCormack Building
5 Post Office Square, Boston
Memorial Hall – 1st Floor

Directions: From State Street T station, walk down Congress Street towards Post Office Square; Building will be on right side, between Water and Milk Streets

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