EPA to Restrict Scientific Advisers Who Get Agency Grants -
"Pruitt did not say how restrictive the policy would be. But it has the potential to greatly reduce the body of expert scientists who could serve on the boards that advise Pruitt and the EPA on matters like policy and enforcement."
Why this is important: There is a natural conflict of interest that can develop when persons who advise the EPA on policy and science are also receiving research grants from EPA. Secretary Pruitt is trying to eliminate that, and also moving to put a broader range of viewpoints on EPA advisory boards.
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