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National Environmental Policy Commission
For Immediate Release
National Environmental Policy Commission Travels to Jackson, Mississippi to
Hear Environmental Recommendations
Charleston, SC - The National Environmental Policy Commission will hold its first
Listening Session on Tuesday, August 29 in Jackson, MS. The Commission is an outgrowth
of recommendations from a Congressional Black Caucus Environmental Justice Braintrust
under the leadership of Congressman James Clyburn, D-SC.
The goal of the Commission is to identify environmental issues and to articulate a range of policy
alternatives for consideration by policy makers. In meeting this goal, the Commission will deliberate
and report on appropriate roles for human health, environmental protection, environmental justice and
economic development considerations in a comprehensive environmental policy.
The Medical University of South Carolina's Environmental Biosciences Program (EBP) and The National
Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) are coordinating Commission activities.
"We must work together to ensure participation from all stakeholders in order to develop a comprehensive
environmental policy," explains David Rivers of EBP.
The Commission is comprised of representatives (see list) from business and industry,
health organizations, academia, environmental justice communities, and tribal, state and local
governments. To accomplish this mission, the Commission is conducting a series of Listening Sessions.
Jackson State University will host the first Session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles F. Moore
Building located at 1400 JR Lynch Street. Those wishing to address the Commission Panel will have
the opportunity to submit a prepared written statement that includes issue identification and
recommendations to the Commission record. Participants will have four minutes to present a summary
of their statements and public policy recommendations.
For more information, visit our web site at www.ebp.musc.edu or contact Latecia Abraham, MHA at 843-727-6450
ext. 6453 (abrahaml@musc.edu).
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