You are invited to participate in an online public discussion with EPA and panels of experts on improving public involvement in EPA decision-making. Please join a broad cross-section of individuals who will share their thoughts and ideas on this important topic with each other and with the Agency.

Over the course of 10 days (including a Saturday), the participants will discuss specific topics drawn from EPA's newly drafted Public Involvement Policy. EPA is now seeking your thoughts and ideas on how it should implement this policy. Because this will be a web-based discussion, you can select the topics that interest you and participate at your convenience.

A revolving panel of experts will discuss the main aspects of the draft Public Involvement Policy with each other and with approximately 500 participants. Among the topics that we will discuss are the following:

• Identifying and involving the public, including those hardest to reach;
• Providing information to the public;
• Creating effective public involvement opportunities during rulemaking and permitting; and
• Encouraging collaborative processes

The Dialogue is an excellent opportunity for citizens, representatives of industry, environmental groups, small business, states, local governments, tribes, and other groups to learn more about the draft Policy and to share their thoughts and concerns with EPA.

To learn more about the Dialogue and to register to participate, visit the Web site at:

http://www.network-democracy.org/network-democracy/epa-pip

For more information send e-mail to Patricia Bonner at the EPA: bonner.patricia@epa.gov or to Information Renaissance: info@network-democracy.org, or call 888.638.5323.