EPA chats toxins in water—public invited, sorta.
Published Date: 9/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA’s Science Advisory Board is holding a virtual public meeting on October 19, 2026, to review important draft reports about water contaminants and safety rules. This meeting affects communities concerned about pollution, especially related to chemicals like PFOA and PFOS, and invites public input to help shape future EPA actions. No direct costs are mentioned, but the outcomes could influence regulations that protect health and the environment.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Virtual public meeting — registration required
You can participate in the EPA Science Advisory Board meeting virtually on October 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Registration is required to participate and you must register via the SAB website at https://sab.epa.gov.
Oral comment rules and deadline
If you want to give an oral statement at the October 19, 2026 meeting, you must contact the Designated Federal Officer in writing by October 12, 2026 to be placed on the list of registered speakers. Oral presentations at the virtual meeting will generally be limited to three minutes per person.
Written submission rules and public posting
You may submit written statements throughout the advisory process, but for timely consideration at the October 19, 2026 meeting you should email them to the Designated Federal Officer by October 12, 2026. Submitters are asked to provide unsigned versions of documents; be aware that personal contact information included in written comments may be posted on the SAB website and copyrighted material will not be posted without permission.
Disability access request timeline
If you need access services for a disability to attend the meeting, contact the Designated Federal Officer at the provided contact information preferably at least ten days before the October 19, 2026 meeting so EPA has time to process your request.
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