EPA Asking Farmers and Ranchers to Guide Policy

WASHINGTON, DC – If decisions by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have caused you concern in the past, then you might consider applying for one of up to 30 seats on the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the committee provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to EPA’s Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. “One of our key priorities at EPA is to strengthen and solidify our relationship with agricultural stakeholders and rural communities by ensuring the agency is well informed on how its decisions impact rural America,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced. The previous Charter was renewed in 2018; however, the committee currently has no members. EPA is specifically seeking 20-30 members for two to three-year terms, and the Committee expects to meet approximately twice a year. Applications must be received by December 31, 2019. Full details will be posted at www.epa.gov/faca/frrcc.