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National Environmental Policy Commission
For Immediate Release
National Environmental Policy Commission Travels
to Newark, New Jersey to Hear Environmental Recommendations
Charleston, SC The National Environmental Policy
Commission will hold its second Listening Session on Friday, December
15 in Newark, New Jersey. 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 Carolinašs 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.
The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers-Newark, will host the
second Session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room 231,
of the Robeson Campus Center. 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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