Center for Progressive Regulation: 
The Center for Progressive Regulation (CPR) is a nonprofit research and educational organization of university-affiliated academics with expertise in the legal, economic, and scientific issues related to regulation of health, safety, and the environment. CPR seeks to inform policy debates, critique anti-regulatory research, enhance public understanding of the issues, and open the regulatory process to public scrutiny. Click here to view CPR's "Clean Science" issue area website.

Federal Advisory Committee Act Database:
Electronic database maintained by the General Services Administration of all current Federal Advisory Committee Act committees.

OMB Watch:
OMB Watch is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting government accountability and citizen participation in public policy decisions. The website includes information on Office of Management and Budget activities, including the federal budget, regulatory policy, and public access to government information. Click here for additional information on the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS):
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions.  Click here to view the UCS "Restoring Scientific Integrity" initiative website. Click here to read UCS' report on Federal Advisory Committees (updated July 2004).

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History and role of federal advisory committees.

Scientists' experience and perspectives on stacking of federal advisory committees.

Administration response.

Recommendations for reform.