FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel ? March 31-April 1

The FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel is meeting March 31 and April 1 to review scientific issues associated with designating prions as a pest under FIFRA in addition to guidance on testing the efficacy of antimicrobial products with prion-related claims. The meeting will be held at EPA's lobby level conference center at One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, Va. EPA encourages that written comments be submitted by March 17 and requests to make oral comments at the meeting be made by March 24; however both will be accepted until the date of the meeting. For further information, contact Designated Federal Officer Myrta Christian, EPA Office of Science Coordination Policy, at (202) 564-8498 or christian.myrta@epa.gov.