• review the quality and relevance of the scientific and technical information being used by the EPA or proposed as the basis for Agency regulations;
• review EPA research programs and plans;
• provide science advice as requested by the EPA Administrator, and
• advise the agency on broad scientific matters.

Most (though not all) preliminary work of the SAB is done by subcommittees or panels focused on various environmental science topics. These groups are chaired by SAB members. Recommendations of subcommittees and panels are transmitted to the SAB for discussion and deliberation. Recommendations are forwarded to EPA only if the SAB determines that it is appropriate.

This website provides information on:

• the committees and membership of the SAB, including the annual process for nominating and providing comment on candidate experts to serve on the chartered SAB and SAB standing committees,
• SAB advisory activities and reports,
• how you can participate in the science advisory process, including the use of EPA's Web-based process for public nomination of experts, and
• how to contact the SAB's Designated Federal Officer to obtain additional information about the SAB.

Our recent additions page provides information on recent draft reports, Federal Register notices, upcoming meetings, recently announced advisory activities, and recently finalized reports.