The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an online discussion forum designed to enhance communication between EPA and the public on contaminated sites, waste management, and recycling issues. The forum, which is a public comment board, is another important component in EPA’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency and public engagement.

According to EPA, the first discussion topics on the new forum pertain to community involvement, toxic material reduction, among others. Potential topics for future discussions include recycling, waste management, brown fields, leaking underground storage tanks, and emergency response.

The forum invites stakeholders, members of the public, EPA program managers, and EPA policy experts to engage in a dynamic discussion about EPA’s work. The agency plans to post a new topic of discussion each month to generate discussion.

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