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Information Exchange
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
Information exchange activities
build and share a broad knowledge base for all interested parties' interests
and needs. Information exchange activities include:
- Workshops and forums
- Small interactive public meetings
- Round table discussions
- Focus groups
- Question and answer sessions
- Availability/listening sessions
- Surveys, polls, interviews and door-to-door canvassing
- Joint fact finding
- Internet-based dialogues
- Interactive radio and television talk shows
- Public hearings and meetings (PDF, About PDF)
These consultations seek to enhance participants' understanding of the issues. The participants are not expected to reach agreement.