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Science and Judgment in Risk Assessment
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- Book Synopsis
- <p>The public depends on competent risk assessment from the federal government and the scientific community to grapple with the threat of pollution. When risk reports turn out to be overblown--or when risks are overlooked--public skepticism abounds.</p> <p>This comprehensive and readable book explores how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can improve its risk assessment practices, with a focus on implementation of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.</p> <p>With a wealth of detailed information, pertinent examples, and revealing analysis, the volume explores the "default option" and other basic concepts. It offers two views of EPA operations: The first examines how EPA currently assesses exposure to hazardous air pollutants, evaluates the toxicity of a substance, and characterizes the risk to the public.</p> <p>The second, more holistic, view explores how EPA can improve in several critical areas of risk assessment by focusing on cross-cutting themes and incorporating more scientific judgment.</p> <p>This comprehensive volume will be important to the EPA and other agencies, risk managers, environmental advocates, scientists, faculty, students, and concerned individuals.</p>
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780309074902
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- National Academies Press, (01 February 1994)
- Number of Pages
- 672
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 0 mm
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