A REVIEW OF THE REFERENCE DOSE AND REFERENCE CONCENTRATION PROCESSES (EXTERNAL REVIEW DRAFT)
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Abstract
The draft report entitled, A Review of the Reference Dose and Reference Concentration Processes is not a guidance document but represents an analysis of the current RfD/RfC processes. The draft report summarizes the review and deliberations of the Technical Panel and presents a number of recommendations to improve the RfD/RfC processes. The review further documents recommendations that should be considered in the implementation of changes in the current process and/or development of needed guidance.
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June 19, 2002. The meeting will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 22209. Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor, will convene and facilitate the workshop. To register to attend the workshop as an observer, visit www.versar.com/epa/rfdrfcreview.htm, or contact Ms. Traci Bludis, Versar, Inc.; telephone: (703) 750-3000 extension 449; facsimile: 703-642-6954; email bluditra@versar.com by 5 p.m. eastern daylight time, June 14, 2002.
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