US Environmental Protection Agency procedures and policies to estimate risk of injury to the male reproductive system

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Progress in Clinical and Biological Research; (USA)

OSTI ID:5542585

Francis, E Z ^[1]

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1. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (USA)

Risk assessment, as defined by the National Academy of Sciences in 1983, is comprised by the following components: hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed risk assessment guidelines which follow the NAS format for Program Offices to follow in evaluating the potential adverse effects of environmental agents on humans. Guidelines have been published in the Federal Register on cancer, mutagenicity, developmental toxicity, chemical mixtures, and exposure. Proposed guidelines are expected to be published shortly on female and male reproductive toxicity.

• OSTI ID: 5542585
• Journal Information: Progress in Clinical and Biological Research; (USA), Journal Name: Progress in Clinical and Biological Research; (USA) Vol. 302; ISSN PCBRD; ISSN 0361-7742
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LEGISLATION
MALE GENITALS
MAMMALS
MAN
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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PRIMATES
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RISK ASSESSMENT
SENSITIVITY
TOXICITY
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US ORGANIZATIONS
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