Science Inventory

DRAFT METHODOLOGY FOR CONDUCTING RISK ASSESSMENTS AT ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITES

Impact/Purpose:

Draft methodology, if finalized following peer review, may be used by EPA Regional offices to estimate potential health risks associated with exposures to asbestos in solid matrices.

Description:

The document will be an updated draft metholodogy for cancer risk assessment of asbestos. The draft methodology will address potential differences in cancer potency of different fiber types and different fiber dimensions of asbestos.

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Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT
Product Published Date:05/30/2003
Record Last Revised:09/29/2005
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 81763