5800-041 ORD State Engagement Feedback Survey on RACT Participati

OMB Control Number: 2030-0051

Expiration Date: 05/31/2024

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ORD State Engagement Feedback Survey on RACT Participation

Questions for state & territorial members of EPA ORD’s Research Area Coordination Teams (RACTs) to identify potential improvements:

1. We would appreciate your feedback on the level of engagement with the Research Area Coordination Team (RACT). Is it too much, too little or adequate? Please provide any thoughts on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your engagement, specifically the frequency and types of interactions.

 

2. One goal of this effort is to identify and develop specific research products that meet state science needs so they will be useful to your organization. Is this goal being reached? If so, please mention any research products that are being improved to be more useful to your organization. If not, please describe possible reasons for not attaining this goal and suggestions to overcome the causes.

3. Please provide any general feedback on the RACT process.

EPA Form: 5800-041