PR-SPAN participation in the ACS Science Advocacy Workshop

Submitted by Melissa Cristina Ortiz Rosario on 10 March 2019 - 5:28pm

On January 30 and 31 of 2019 the American Chemical Society, Puerto Rico Chapter (ACS-PR) held its first science advocacy workshop in the Capitol building of the Puerto Rico legislature. Approximately 30 scientists and students participated in this event, meant to help the chemistry community in Puerto Rico be more effective science advocates.

Development of federal environmental regulations and how to contribute

Submitted by Melissa Cristina Ortiz Rosario on 6 December 2018 - 11:44pm

Federal regulations are the detailed instructions for the implementation of the laws approved by Congress. These details include the technical, legal and operational considerations necessary to execute the laws. This process is open to public commentary through the agencies in charge of creating the rules. The calls for commentaries can be accessed through the Federal Registry (https://www.federalregister.gov/).