Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977 (see 42 U.S.C. § 7409(d)(2)), CASAC also addresses research related to air quality, sources of air pollution, and the strategies to attain and maintain air quality standards and to prevent significant deterioration of air quality. The Chair of the CASAC also serves as a member of the chartered Science Advisory Board.

This website provides information on:

• the committees and membership of the CASAC, including the annual process for nominating and providing comment on candidate experts to serve on the chartered CASAC and CASAC standing committees,
• CASAC advisory activities and reports,
• how you can participate in the science advisory process, including the use of EPA's Web-based process for public nomination of experts, and
• how to contact the CASAC's Designated Federal Officer to obtain additional information about the CASAC.

Our recent additions page provides information on recent draft reports, Federal Register notices, upcoming meetings, recently announced advisory activities, and recently finalized reports.