Public involvement refers to the full range of activities that EPA
uses to engage the American people in the Agency's decision-making
process.
This site will help users understand:
- How different types of public involvement relate to EPA
programs
- How public input can be used in EPA decision-making
- How to use tools to support effective public involvement
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"Citizens are utilizing democratic processes to solve problems in their neighborhoods, their communities and their states... By participating in democratic solutions to their problems, citizens will learn more about the process of freedom as well as the complexities their public officials must face."
William D. Ruckelhaus
Former EPA Administrator
February, 2005, Washington, DC |