Institute for Regulatory Science

The Institute for Regulatory Science is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that describes its mission as "to ensure that the decisions of Congress, regulatory agencies, and the courts are based on the best available scientific (BAS) information".

History
RSI was established in 1985. "Between July 1989 and June 1995, the activities of RSI were conducted through the University of Maryland at Baltimore and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, respectively. Effective July 1995, RSI is conducting its activities as an independent entity," it states on its website.

Personnel

 * A. Alan Moghissi, President
 * Betty R. Love Executive Vice President
 * Sorin Straja, Vice President Science and Technology
 * Michael C. Kirkland Vice President - Southeast Region
 * Paolo S. Ricci, Vice President - Research and Development
 * James R. Streeter Director - Government Relations
 * Wren Prather-Stroud Manager - Western Operations

Former staff

 * Sharon D. JonesDirector Training Programs

Contact information
Institute For Regulatory Science 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21045 USA Phone: 301-596-1700 Fax: 301-596-1707

P.O. Box 7166 Alexandria, VA 22307 USA Phone: 703-765-3546 Fax: 703-765-3143 Web:http://www.nars.org/