Feds Host Virtual Bash to Brainstorm Animal-Free Chemical Testing
Published Date: 7/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is hosting a virtual meeting on September 11-12, 2025, about safer and smarter ways to test chemicals without using animals. Scientists, industry folks, and animal protection groups will share ideas, and the public can join, comment, or watch online. If you want to speak or need special help, register early—this meeting is all about making testing better and kinder, with no cost to attend!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Virtual public meeting — free with registration
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods will hold a virtual public meeting on September 11-12, 2025, from about 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Eastern each day. You must register to view the webcast or to present oral comments, but there is no cost to attend.
Oral comments limited and first-come rule
If you want to present oral comments, registration is required and each public comment period allows five oral commenters. Only one representative per organization may present (if accepted), presentations are limited to five minutes, and registration is first-come, first-served with a wait list if slots fill.
Accommodations available; TTY info updated
Individuals who need special assistance—such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations—should notify the contact person at least five business days before the meeting; TTY users may use the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339 or 711.
Written comments accepted; no government payment
Any interested person may file written comments for the committee; however, the notice states the U.S. Government will not pay for preparing submitted information or for its use. Information on submitting written comments is available at the meeting webpage.
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