Risk Assessment & Uncertainty

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Risk Assessment & Uncertainty

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Plastics Chemical Poses Health Risk, Businesses Respond 04/29/2008
The findings of a U.S. government science panel and actions by the Canadian government are prompting major retailers and manufacturers to reconsider selling products containing bisphenol-A, a chemical commonly found in hard plastics and food containers. Read More

White House Gains Influence in Toxic Chemical Assessments 04/15/2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced changes to its process for assessing the human health effects of common chemical substances. The revised process will allow the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to play a larger role in the evaluation of the substances. Read More

Scientific Wrangling over Air Quality Standard for Lead 12/04/2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to revise the national standard for airborne lead pollution, but differing scientific opinions among federal officials are further complicating a protracted rulemaking effort. The prevailing interpretation may have a significant impact on the agency's decision to tighten or weaken the standard. Read More

New White House Guidelines Fit into Broad Attack on Federal Protections 09/25/2007
The White House has issued new guidelines for federal agencies in conducting risk analysis. Risk analysis, of which risk assessment is a central factor, is a process by which agencies identify and evaluate risks such as toxic exposure or structural failure. Risk analysis often lays the scientific or technical foundation for public health and safety rulemakings. Read More

Long-delayed EPA Risk Assessment of Endocrine Disruptors Exhibits Flaws 06/12/2007
In its ninth year of work on the issue, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to begin the risk assessment process for an important but little-known group of chemicals called endocrine disruptors. However, scientists are concerned early indications of the assessment's construction will produce scientifically suspect results. Read More

Senate Watching Carefully as Risk Guidelines Reemerge 05/30/2007
Two senators sent a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Rob Portman urging OMB to abandon its plans for government-wide risk assessment standards. The letter comes shortly after the White House indicated it may renew its efforts on finalizing the standards. Read More

Scientific Consultant Sparks Controversy over Conflicts of Interest 03/06/2007
Recent findings indicate a consultant to a federal reproductive health sciences panel also has industry ties, creating a conflict of interest. The controversy raises concerns about scientific integrity in the federal regulatory process, as well as contractor transparency and responsibility. Read More

National Research Council Strongly Objects to OMB Risk Assessment Bulletin 01/23/2007
A Jan. 11 National Research Council (NRC) report found the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Proposed Risk Assessment Bulletin to be "fundamentally flawed." The report contained concerns similar to those raised by OMB Watch and Public Citizen in comments submitted in August 2006. OMB asked NRC to review the document after its release in January 2006. NRC suggested the Bulletin be withdrawn completely. Following the release of the report, OMB announced that it will go back to the drawing board to "develop improved guidance for risk assessment." Read More

Criticism of Draft Risk Assessment Bulletin May Delay Implementation 09/12/2006
InsideEPA, a Washington trade publication, reports that criticism from federal agency officials could prevent the Office of Management and Budget from finalizing a bulletin on risk assessments.

On Jan. 9, 2006, the OMB released a draft bulletin governing how agencies perform risk assessments. If enacted, the new standards would create a one-size-fits-all standard, requiring more information and analysis before agencies could act to protect the public.

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Risk Bulletin Advances Graham Anti-Reg Agenda 01/24/2006
From cost-benefit guidelines to the new draft policy on risk assessments, White House regulatory czar John Graham has steadily proceeded with a long-range plan laying the groundwork for dramatic limits on public safeguards. Read More

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