Scientific Or Technological 
Information Or Expertise
In some instances (but not for EPA), a former employee may make communications or appearances back to the federal government solely for the purpose of furnishing scientific or technological information in accordance with procedures set forth by the agency or agencies involved. The exception (found at 5 C.F.R. 2641.301(e)) does not extend to nontechnical disciplines such as law, economics or political science.
Unfortunately, at this time EPA does not have any procedures in place to apply this exception. Therefore, to apply this exception, the Administrator would have to publish a certification in the Federal Register stating that the individual has outstanding qualifications in a scientific, technological, or other technical discipline, is acting with respect to a particular matter which requires such qualifications, and that the national interest would be served by the former employee's participation. To our knowledge, EPA has never invoked this exception.
