Will there be flexibility with regard to public meetings as part of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) approval process since public meetings are prohibited in a lot of states due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency?
Yes, EPA has issued interim guidance to address this issue. The interim guidance recommends that EPA Regions use virtual alternatives, where feasible, in lieu of in-person public meetings, site visits, and other facility-related face-to-face public interactions. The guidance further recommends that Regions should not hold in-person public interactions, consistent with…