"Three required scientific reviews for federally regulated air pollutants are on hold due to EPA delays and Administrator Scott Pruitt’s November shake-up of the external air quality science board that advises the agency.

Not only is the Environmental Protection Agency behind in giving the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) the review documents underpinning its air pollution standards that panel members evaluate independently of the agency, the board still lacks a functioning chair.

While delays could put off potentially costly regulatory requirements for industries to meet, health advocates said a lapse also could lead to disease and put lives at risk."

Jennifer Lu reports for BNA March 15, 2018.

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