"The policy is aimed at restricting EPA's use of well-established epidemiological studies that underpin regulations on smog and soot from the burning of fossil fuels."
"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday expanded the opportunity for vocal critics to object to a controversial proposal that would restrict the types of scientific research the agency can draw on when writing regulations.
In a concession to scientists, environmentalists and lawmakers, the agency announced it would extend a public comment period on the proposed rule until mid-August and hold a public hearing in July.
Some of the nation's leading scientific groups and hundreds of public health scientists and professionals have warned the rule would harm public health by prohibiting the EPA from using major health studies that promised participants confidentiality."
Nicholas Kusnetz reports for InsideClimate News May 24, 2018.
