The guide directs the reader to a wide spectrum of sources of information which address the basic and fundamental principles and issues of risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. It is designed to assist EPA, other Federal, State and local governmental agencies, and the private sector in locating and building on existing knowledge of risk. It identifies experts and organizations within and outside EPA who are involved in the areas of risk assessment, management and communication. The guide also includes a section on other sources of information such as bibliographies, organizations, meetings and conferences, and course work that support risk research and education. The Appendices list EPA Regional risk coordinators, EPA libraries, and computerized databases that were searched in preparing this Guide. Subject areas excluded from this guide are hazardous waste, specific chemical risks and abatement technology.

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