The Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) is an American government commission that provides recommendations to the
United States government
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on regulations, research, and communications related to children's health.
History
CHPAC was created under Executive Order 13045 by
President
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*President (corporate title)
* President (education), a leader of a college or university
* President (government title)
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Bill Clinton
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in April 1997.
The committee has provided recommendations and advice on topics including
water pollution
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,
air pollution
Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are many different typ ...
,
chemical safety
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,
risk assessment
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# identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. hazard analysis); and
# making judgments "on the ...
,
environmental health
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,
ADHD,
childhood obesity,
Asthma
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,
child development
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,
prenatal development, and
child health
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.
The committee is composed of researchers, academics, business representatives, health care providers, environmentalists, state and tribal government employees, and members of the public. Committee members meet throughout the year and provide recommendations to the
EPA Administrator as well as the U.S. Office of Children's Health Protection.
Members serve for three-year terms with a two-term limit.
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.epa.gov/children/chpac
United States national commissions
Parliamentary committees on Healthcare