Review of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document

Meeting

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Public Release Report Briefing

March 12, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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The TCEQ Committee will hold an open meeting to brief the public on their Report.

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

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EtOReview@nas.edu

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Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 10

January 29, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss the response to review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Craig Rowlands, Anneclaire De Roos, David Dorman, Wendy Heiger-Bernays, and Debbie Bennett

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee members reviewed and confirmed the changes made in response to review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 29, 2025

Contact

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EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 9

January 14, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss the response to review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Keeve Nachman, Anneclaire De Roos, Veronica Vieira, Annie Nigra, Debbie Bennett, David Dorman, Craig Rowlands, and Ellen Eisen

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee members discussed the response to review and modified the report accordingly.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 14, 2025

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 8

October 31 - November 1, 2024

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dave Dorman
Deborah Bennett
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Carmen Marsit
Keeve Nachman
Anne Nigra
Veronica Vieira
Craig Rowlands
Ellen Eisen
Anneclaire De Roos

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee members reviewed and edited the report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 01, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 7

September 13, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dave Dorman
Deborah Bennett
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Carmen Marsit
Anneclaire De Roos
Keeve Nachman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The draft report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 13, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 6

August 20, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

David Dorman
Ellen Eisen
Anneclaire De Roos
Anne Nigra
Carmen Marsit
Deborah Bennett
Keeve Nachman
Veronica Vieira
Wendy Heiger-Bernays

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The draft report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 20, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ’s Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 5

July 10, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

David Dorman
Deborah Bennett
Anneclaire De Roos
Ellen Eisen
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Carmen Marsit
Keeve Nachman
Anne Nigra
Craig Rowlands
Veroinica Vieira
Joseph Wiemels

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

This was a closed meeting of the committee. It was used to discuss the draft report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 12, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of TCEQ's Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 4

June 27, 2024

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

EPA Presentation

About

This fourth meeting of the committee will include closed and open sessions. The closed sessions will be used to discuss the committee's approach to the statement of task.The open session, scheduled for 11 am - 1 pm ET on June 27, will include a presentation from US EPA on their ethylene oxide IRIS assessment, a committee question-and-answer session with US EPA staff and Dr. Kyle Steenland (Emory University), and a public comment period. It will be livestreamed in the Webinar box below.

The public comment period will begin at approximately 12:30 pm ET on June 27. Each commenter must register in advance and will have up to 5 minutes to comment. Preference will be given to comments from one speaker per organization, so that a diversity of opinions may be heard. Registrants are encouraged to use the same name for registration and Zoom log-in, to minimize risk that they are not recognized during the session. Comments on the committee composition, or any individual members of the committee or staff, will not be entertained during the public comment period but may be provided in writing to EtOReview@nas.edu.

All are welcome to send their comments or written materials via email to EtOReview@nas.edu at any time during the course of the study.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

David Dorman
Debbie Bennett
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Anneclaire De Roos
Ellen Eisen
Carmen Marsit
Craig Rowlands

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed sessions were used to discuss the committee's approach to the statement of task.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 27, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of TCEQs Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 3

April 23 - 24, 2024

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This third meeting of the committee will include closed and open sessions. The closed sessions will be used to discuss the committee's approach to the statement of task. The open session, scheduled for 1:30 – 4:15 pm PDT (4:30 – 7:15 pm EDT) on April 23, will include a sponsor presentation, a committee question-and-answer session, and a public comment period. It will be livestreamed in the Webinar box below.

The public comment period will begin at approximately 3:45 pm PDT (6:45 pm EDT) on April 23. Each commenter must register in advance and will have up to 5 minutes to comment. Preference will be given to comments from one speaker per organization, so that a diversity of opinions may be heard. Registrants are encouraged to use the same name for registration and Zoom log-in, to minimize risk that they are not recognized during the session. Comments on the committee composition, or any individual members of the committee or staff, will not be entertained during the public comment period but may be provided in writing to EtOReview@nas.edu.

National Academies staff are also gauging interest in a future information gathering session with an additional opportunity for public comment. Please indicate your interest in participating in such a future session, if organized, via the registration form.

All are welcome to send their comments or written materials via email to EtOReview@nas.edu at any time during the course of the study.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dave Dorman
Deborah Bennett
Anneclaire De Roos
Ellen Eisen
Carmen Marsit
Keeve Nachman
Anne Nigra
Craig Rowlands
Veronica Vieira
Joseph Wiemels

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- The committee's approach to the statement of task
- Organization of the draft report outline

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 24, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ's Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 2

April 11, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It was used to discuss the committee’s approach to the statement of task.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dave Dorman
Carmen Marsit
Anne Nigra
Craig Rowlands
Deborah Bennett
Joseph Wiemels
Keeve Nachman
Veronica Vieira
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Anneclaire De Roos

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The meeting was used to discuss the committee’s approach to the statement of task.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 11, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of TCEQ's Ethylene Oxide Development Support Document: Meeting 1

March 21, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed meeting of the committee. It will be used to discuss potential bias, conflict of interest, and overall committee composition.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dorman, David
Bennett, Deborah H.
De Roos, Anneclaire
Heiger-Bernays, Wendy
Marsit, Carmen
Nachman, Keeve
Nigra, Anne E.
Rowlands, Craig
Vieira, Veronica
Wiemels, Joseph

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee composition, potential bias & conflicts of interest, and NASEM policies and procedures

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- TCEQ's 2020 Ethylene Oxide Carcinogenic Dose-Response Assessment
- Comments received during FACA 20-day public comment period re: the provisional committee slate

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 22, 2024

Contact

Contact us

EtOReview@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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