Philosophies of the Environmental Protection Agency in regulating human exposure to carcinogens

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976 · Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5302971

Upholt, W M

Some topics discussed are as follows: cost to society of regulatory action taken by the agency; importance of making a reasonable assessment of hazards before taking regulatory action; problems of the evidence of weak carcinogenicity; estimates of levels of exposure; and tolerances for residues of pesticides on food crops. (HLW)

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5302971
• Journal Information: Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 298; ISSN ANYAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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