"The plan now being developed at U.S. EPA to restrict the science the agency uses could affect the crafting of regulations for years and become one of the most enduring parts of Administrator Scott Pruitt's legacy.

The plan under consideration is expected to limit the science used in EPA regulation to studies where the data could be published and reproduced. And while the agency is still considering the exact scope of its restrictions, both critics and supporters of the plan agree that it will fundamentally transform the way EPA uses research.

Supporters say it will prevent opaque "secret science" from being used to form regulations that could affect billions of dollars in economic activity. Opponents say it will eliminate from consideration much of the groundbreaking research the agency has used to protect Americans against pollution."

Scott Waldman reports for ClimateWire March 19, 2018. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"EPA: Pruitt Is Expected To Restrict Science. Here's What It Means" (ClimateWire) [3]

"Scott Pruitt’s plan to keep science out of the Environmental Protection Agency" (Salon) [4]

"EPA Planning To Adopt Climate Denier Lamar Smith’S Unpopular Anti-Science Rules" (Think Progress) [5]