EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) programs and the regulation of carcinogens: Methods and philosophies. Technical report

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5404030

Jackson, M; Johnson, L; Kelly, J; Ledeboer, T; Malave, M

This paper discusses the manner in which the EPA identifies, assesses risk for, and regulates substances determined to cause cancer in humans. The report provides an overall perspective of the carcinogen standard-setting process as it is affected by scientific, legal, and political influences. Discussed are: history and methods of carcinogen regulation; toxicological methods for determining carcinogenicity; the use of human-exposure data to regulate carcinogens; an overview of the agency's system for classifying chemical agents suspected or known to cause cancer; significant Federal court cases and decisions that have influenced attempts by Federal agencies to regulate carcinogens; and factors affecting EPAs regulation of carcinogens.

• Research Organization: Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA (USA). Environmental Studies Inst.
• OSTI ID: 5404030
• Report Number(s): PB-89-225627/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are not fully legible
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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