USGS Re-establishes the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council
Released: 5/4/2006 6:27:20 AM

Contact Information:
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
Office of Communication
119 National Center
Reston, VA 20192     Clarice Nassif Ransom 1-click interview
Phone: 703-648-4299

Stephanie Hanna 1-click interview
Phone: 206-331-0335

Reston, VA – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced today the re-establishment of the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (NEPEC) and the appointment of 12 scientists to the panel. The Council, which is conducting its initial meeting May 4-5 in Menlo Park, Calif., will advise the director of the USGS on earthquake prediction, forecasting and hazard assessment.