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WHITMAN TO DISCUSS NEED FOR STRONG SCIENCE IN EPA REGULATORY PROCESS AT “SCIENCE FORUM 2002" KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Release Date: 04/30/2002
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FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002

WHITMAN TO DISCUSS NEED FOR STRONG SCIENCE IN EPA REGULATORY PROCESS AT
“SCIENCE FORUM 2002" KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Contact: Dave Deegan, 202-564-7839 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
Office of Media Relations, 202-564-4355


On Wednesday, May 1 at 9 a.m., EPA Administrator Christie Whitman will deliver opening remarks at the Science Forum 2002 to promote the critical role of science as the foundation of EPA’s regulatory work. Following her remarks, Whitman will visit with students at an interactive display of environmental concepts used to teach science issues.


WHO: EPA Administrator Christie Whitman

WHAT: Keynote address on role of science in EPA policy development

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m.

WHERE: Ronald Reagan International Trade Center Auditorium, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Concourse Level (lower level), Washington, D. C.

DIRECTIONS: By Metro: Take the Orange/Blue Line to Federal Triangle Metro Station. Proceed up the escalator, across courtyard to Ronald Reagan Building. Science Forum is on lower Concourse Level. Follow the signs to the opening plenary session.
              By Taxi: Pennsylvania Ave. and 13th Street, or to 12th Street at Federal Triangle Metro Station.

For assistance before the event, call the Office of Media Relations at 202-564-4355.


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