EPA to Hold Congressional Briefing on National Homeland Security Research Center

2/21/2003

From: Michael Brown, 202-564-6766 or 202-236-4735 (cell) or Pati Schultz, 513-569-7966 or 513-207-4094 (cell) both of the Environmental Protection Agency

News Advisory:

The U.S. EPA's National Homeland Security Research Center, located in Cincinnati, invites media to attend a Congressional Briefing and Memoranda of Understanding Signings with the U.S. Air Force and the Food and Drug Administration.

WHO: -- Senator George Voinovich -- Congressman Rob Portman, 2nd District -- Congressman Steve Chabot, 1st District -- Congressman David Hobson, 7th District -- Congressman Michael Turner, 3rd District -- Dr. Mark McClellan, Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration -- Maj. Gen.Paul Nielsen, Commander, U.S. Air Force Research Lab

WHAT: The purpose of the event is to provide an update on EPA's research efforts in support of the President's Homeland Security program. The event will begin with a private briefing for senior officials, a laboratory tour, an all-employee meeting and the MOU signings. The event will feature remarks from members of Congress and other officials. Press availability to follow.

WHEN: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: U.S. EPA's Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268

NOTE: Reporters must preregister by calling 513-569-7966. Credentials required (along with photo I.D.). Parking available.