EPA is developing an agency-wide policy on scientific integrity that includes the appointment of a senior official to lead the effort and self-imposed deadlines for steps to ensure agency science is "free of political interference," amid growing industry criticism of flaws in EPA science underpinning its risk assessments and regulations. Activists say the agency effort — which responds to a White House directive on scientific integrity — exceeds expectations and appears to push for a robust policy. The agency will by May 15 announce the senior official and assemble a standing committee on the issue, with operating procedures for the panel due by June 15.
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