In all instances, interviewees were given the option of speaking for attribution or off-the-record, and almost all respondents elected to speak off-the-record. A complete listing of the more than 100 interviewees for the overall study will be included as an appendix to the final report. The selection of interviewees considered that individuals from the bench scientist through the agency staff analyst to the politically appointed decisionmaker, as well as advocates from outside the agency, would provide informative perspectives. Among the wide range of interviewees were: 5 of 6 former EPA Administrators, 4 current or former Deputy Administrators, and 5 current or former Assistant Administrators;.
