Swackhamer Science Panels
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The document discusses three science advisory boards: the National Academies of Science, the US EPA Science Advisory Board, and the International Joint Commission SAB. It provides details on the establishment and purpose of each board, as well as describing their appointment processes, clients, and typical review processes which involve staff preparing charges and lists of experts to review topics and provide reports and recommendations.
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Swackhamer Science Panels
- 1. Deborah Swackhamer, PhD University of Minnesota
- 2. National Academies of Science Established in 1863 by President Lincoln National Research Council established in 1916 Includes National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine
- 3. US EPA Science Advisory Board Established 1978 by ERDDA (Environmental Development and Demonstration Authority) To provide guidance and advice to Administrator Functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Chartered SAB is approximately 40 members; they serve as chairs of standing committees and ad hoc panels
- 4. International Joint Commission SAB Established in 1978 under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of US and Canada Purpose is to assist the Commission in its duties to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Great Lakes ecosystem Equal representation of US and Canada; co-chairs Create working groups as needed
- 5. Appointments All three have permanent professional staff Staff prepare list of candidates, vet them, balance geography and scientific expertise and diversity Staff present recommendations to Executive Committee (NAS), Administrator (EPA), Commissioners (IJC) With rare exception, staff recommendations accepted Politics does not play a role
- 6. Process: Client: NAS/NRC Congress, Fed Agency Staff Charge to Committee Report NAS Standing Boards NRC NRC panels panels
- 7. Process: Client: Administrator, Program Offices EPA Staff Charge to Committee Report Chartered Board Ad Hoc Ad Hoc panels panels
- 8. Process: Client: IJC Commissioners Staff Charge to Committee: Bienniel Report Report Board Working Working Group Group
- 9. In All Cases: Charge is negotiated before work starts Resources devoted to task is negotiated before work starts Clear and transparent time line for completion of task
- 10. Possible Client: Process: Legislature, Exec Branch MN Staff Charge to Committee Report Ad Hoc Ad Hoc panels panels