From: FACA Under Fire
The Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE), in its watchdog role, attends various FACA committee meetings on an occasional basis to evaluate how well they operate. CRE attended the June 21st meeting of a recently created FACA committee, DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs Science Advisory Board. CRE was impressed with the quality and transparency of the SAB proceedings. CRE was particularly impressed by the participation in the meeting of Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West. Long experience has taught CRE that agency leadership is essential for the success of advisory committees and we are pleased that Mr. West is taking a hands-on approach to supporting science and the FACA process.
