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By Shelly Hazle, June 18, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its draft FY 2011-2015 strategic plan, which helps advance Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s priorities and the mission to protect human health and the environment. Information about the plan and a link to to the plan is available here. Please note Objective 3.1: Promote Sustainable and Livable Communities.
The EPA will accept public comments between June 18 and July 30, with the final strategic plan being released by September 30. To submit comments on the draft strategic plan, visit www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID number is EPA-HQ-OA-0486.
The press release about the priorities is available here.
Take part in the discussion about the plan here.
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