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Grazing Potential Index and Surface Water Quality in the State of Oregon: I. Likelihood of Animal Pathogenic Presence Using Enterococci (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Maliha Nash Statistician U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Environmental Sciences Division (ESD) (702) 798-2201 nash.maliha@epa.gov
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Building a Community of Investigators: The Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System (CADDIS) (PDF, 11KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Sue Norton Ecologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development/National Center for Environmental Assessment/ Washington Division (202) 564-3246 norton.susan@epa.gov
Collaborative Research on Urban Best Management Practices (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Thomas O’Connor Environmental Engineer U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), Urban Watershed Management Branch (UWMB), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) (732) 321-6723 oconnor.thomas@epa.gov
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Best Practices in-Site Data Management, Analysis, and 2-D and 3-D Geospatial Visualization Tools from Hazardous Waste Site Investigation Activities (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Carolyn K. Offutt OSRTI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), Landscape Ecology Branch (LEB) (On detail from Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response [OSWER]) (703) 603-8797 offutt.carolyn@epa.gov
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Evaluating Risk in Older Adults Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models (PDF, 16KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Miles Okino Research Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (HEASD), Exposure and Dose Research Branch (EDRB), Las Vegas, NV (702) 798-2216 okino.miles@epa.gov
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A Geographic Information System Web-Mapping Approach for Identifying Species and Locations for Ecological Risk Assessments (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Thomas Pfleeger Plant Physiologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/Western Ecology Division (WED) (541) 754-4374 pfleeger.thomas@epa.gov
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Changing Patterns in Air Quality in Teplice, Czech Republic: Effects of Mitigation (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Joseph Pinto Research Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)/Research Triangle Park (RTP) Division (919) 541-2183 pinto.joseph@epa.gov
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Characterization and Prediction of Nutrients and Pesticides in Base Flow Conditions of First-Order Streams in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain: A Collaborative Effort (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Ann Pitchford Research Environmental Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Environmental Sciences Division (ESD)/Landscape Ecology Branch (LEB) (702) 798-2366 pitchford.ann@epa.gov
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Arsenic in Drinking Water: Using Sound Science for Risk Management and Assisting Community Decision-Makers—A Multi-Agency, Community-Based Research Project (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Robert Puls Director of Research U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Ground Water and Ecosystems Restoration Division (580) 436-8543 puls.robert@epa.gov
From Individuals to Populations: Modeling Aquatic Toxicity Data Across Levels of Biological Organization (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Sandy Raimondo Research Biologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL)/Gulf Ecology Division (GED) (850) 934-2424 raimondo.sandy@epa.gov
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Preserving High-Quality Terrestrial Habitats for Endangered Species in the Florida Keys
• Contact:	Jed Redwine Doctoral Candidate/MAI (Minority Academic Institutions) Fellow MILKBARK Florida International University (305) 348-3415 jed.redwine@fiu.edu
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Integrated Disinfection Byproducts Mixtures Research: Assessing Reproductive and Developmental Risks Posed by Complex Mixtures of Disinfection By-Products (PDF, 16KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Glenn Rice Health Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)/Cincinnati Division (513) 569-7813 rice.glenn@epa.gov
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Resuspension of Fibers from Flooring Surfaces Due to Human Activity (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Jacky Rosati Environmental Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/ National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) (919) 541-9429 rosati.jacky@epa.gov
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Improving Structural Integrity Monitoring Capability for Water Mains: Collaboration Efforts and Opportunities (PDF, 11KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Michael Royer Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development(ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Water Supply and Water Resources Division (WSWRD)/Urban Watershed Management Branch (UWMB) (732) 321-6633 royer.michael@epa.gov
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Conducting a Comprehensive Toxicological Evaluation of Nanomaterials
• Contact:	Nora Savage EPA/ORD/NCER savage.nora@epa.gov - Karluss Thomas, International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Health and Environmental Sciences Institute kthomas@ilsi.org
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Metal Speciation in Soil, Sediment, and Water Systems via Synchrotron Radiation Research (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Kirk Scheckel Soil Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/ National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division (LRPCD) (513) 487-2865 scheckel.kirk@epa.gov
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Forecasting Air Quality with the U.S. EPA’s Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Kenneth L. Schere U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL) Atmospheric Modeling Division (AMD) (919) 541-3795 schere.kenneth@epa.gov
A Collaborative Effort to Collect Biological, Chemical, and Geological Data to Quantify the Interrelationships that Influence Stream Impairment (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Christopher Schultz Geologist U.S. EPA Office of Research & Development (ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Land Remediation & Pollution Control Division (LRPCD)/Environmental Stressors Management Branch (513) 569-7047 schultz.christopher@epa.gov
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Re-evaluation of the Applicability of Agency Sample Holding Times (PDF, 13KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Brian Schumacher Supervisory Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development/National Exposure Research Laboratory/Environmental Sciences Division (ESD)-Las Vegas/Characterization and Monitoring Branch (CMB) (702) 798-2242 schumacher.brian@epa.gov
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Integration of Biomonitoring Exposure Data into the Risk Assessment Process (PDF, 17KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Linda Sheldon Acting Director U.S. EPA National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (HEASD) (919) 541-2205 sheldon.linda@epa.gov
Partnerships to Improve Immunotoxicity Testing (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Ralph Smialowicz Research Microbiologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL/ETD/Immunotoxicology Branch (ITB)(919) 541-5776 smialowicz.ralph@epa.gov
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s PM Supersites Program—A Major Successful Collaborative Air Quality Program Supporting States and Regional Organizations in Their Approaches to Reduce PM Levels in Air on Urban and Regional Scales (PDF, 13KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Paul Solomon Senior Research Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development/National Exposure Research Laboratory (ORD/NERL) (702) 798-2280 solomon.paul@epa.gov
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Evaluation and Incorporation of Child/Adult Toxicokinetic Differences in Assessing Risks to Toxicants (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Babasaheb (Bob) Sonawane Group Chief, Exposure Identification and Characterization Group U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)/Washington Division (202) 564-3292 sonawane.bob@epa.gov
RestorationPlus: A Collaborative Environmental Protection Agency Research Program to Develop and Evaluate Ecosystem Restoration and Management Options to Achieve Ecologically and Economically Sustainable Solutions (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Elise Striz Hydrologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Ground Water and Ecosystems Restoration Division (GWERD) (580) 436-8594 striz.elise@epa.gov
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The Agricultural Health Study: Collaborative Health and Exposure Research for the Agricultural Community (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Kent Thomas Research Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development/National Exposure Research Laboratory/Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (ORD/NERL/HEASD) (919) 541-7939 thomas.kent@epa.gov
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Health and Environmental Sciences Institute’s Exposure Factors Database for Aggregate and Cumulative Risk Assessment (PDF, 18KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Nicolle Tulve Research Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences (HEASD) (919) 541-1077 tulve.nicolle@epa.gov
Partnering to Collect Improved Human Exposure Measurement Data (PDF, 22KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Nicolle Tulve Research Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences (HEASD) (919) 541-1077 tulve.nicolle@epa.gov
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An Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Determining Dioxins in Sediment and Soil Samples (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Jeanette Van Emon, Ph.D. Research Chemist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (HEASD)/Methods Development and Application Branch (MDAB) (702) 798-2154 vanemon.jeanette@epa.gov
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Control Systems for Energy-Efficient and Reduced-Emission Fuel Cells
• Contact:	Michael R. von Spakovsky Virginia Polytechnic and State University vonspako@vt.edu
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A Pilot Environmental Data Grid Distribution System (PDF, 16KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Gary Walter Computer Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Atmospheric Modeling Division (AMD)/Model Evaluation and Application Research Branch (MEARB) (919) 541-0573 walter.gary@epa.gov
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Review of Simulation Methods for Spatially Explicit Population-Level Risk Assessment (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Steven Walters Ecologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL)/Atlantic Ecology Division (401) 782-9656 walters.steven@epa.gov
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Improving the Reliability of Microarrays for Toxicology Research: A Collaborative Approach (PDF, 13KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Ronglin Wang Research Biologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Ecological Exposure Research Division (EERD) (513) 569-7862 wang.rong-lin@epa.gov
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Evaluation of a Cryptosporidium Internal Standard for Determining Recovery with Environmental Protection Agency Method 1623 (PDF, 13KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Michael Ware Microbiologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research Division (MCEARD) (513) 569-7731 ware.michael@epa.gov
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Pollen-Mediated Gene Flow from Genetically Modified Herbicide-Resistant Creeping Bentgrass to Compatible Sentinel and Resident Plants (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Lidia Watrud Research Ecologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL)/Western Ecology Division (WED) (541) 754-4874 watrud.lidia@epa.gov
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Model Uncertainty Analysis, Field Data Collection, and Analysis of Contaminated Vapor Intrusion into Buildings (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Jim Weaver Hydrologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/ Ecosystems Research Division (ERD)/RSB (706) 355-8329 weaver.jim@epa.gov
Analysis of Gasolines for Their Impacts on Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites Jim Weaver Hydrologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/ Ecosystems Research Division (ERD)/RSB (706) 355-8329 weaver.jim@epa.gov (PDF, 11KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Jim Weaver Hydrologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/ Ecosystems Research Division (ERD)/RSB (706) 355-8329 weaver.jim@epa.gov
Can Geoelectrical Methods Be Used to Monitor Non-aqueous Phase Liquid Remediation Efforts? (PDF, 11KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	D. Dale Werkema Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)-Las Vegas, Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), Characterization and Monitoring Branch (702) 798-2263 werkema.d@epa.gov
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Assessing Coastal Wetlands Using a Systematic, Reference-Based Approach (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Cathleen Wigand Research Ecologist U.S. EPA National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) (401) 782-3090 wigand.cathleen@epa.gov
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The Detroit Children’s Health Study: An Examination of the Effects of Ambient Air Exposure on the Respiratory Health of Asthmatic Children (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Ann Williams Field Studies Coordinator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL)/Human Studies Division (HSD)/Epidemiology and Biomarkers Branch (EBB) (919) 843-4833 williams.annh@epa.gov
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Using Economic Analysis to Value Water Quality Improvements: An Application to the Cheat River Watershed in West Virginia (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	James M. Williamson Research Economist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/Region 5 (REG5)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Sustainable Technology Division (STD)/Sustainable Environments Branch (SEB) (513) 569-7501 williamson.james@epa.gov
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Supporting Regional Multi-Pollutant Analysis and Decision Making: Developing a Regional MARKAL Energy-Environment Model in New England (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Elizabeth Wilson Environmental Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division (APPCD) 919) 541-1949 wilson.elizabeth@epa.gov
Encouraging Commercial Development of New Techniques for the Real-Time Characterization of PM2.5 Mass and Composition (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	William Wilson Physical Science Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)/Research Triangle Park (RTP) Division (919) 541-2551 wilson.william@epa.gov
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The Impact of Exposure Classification Strategies and Water Consumption Information on Exposure Estimates of Water-Borne Contaminants (PDF, 15KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	J. Michael Wright Epidemiologist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development/National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)/Cincinnati Division (513) 569-7922 wright.michael@epa.gov
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Collaborative Investigation at a Biosolids Land Application Site (PDF, 13KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Stephen Wright Physical Science Technician U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)/Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division (LRPCD) (513) 569-7610 wright.stephen@epa.gov
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ExpoFacts: A European Exposure Factors Database (PDF, 12KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Rosemary Zaleski ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. (908) 730-1009 rosemary.t.zaleski@exxonmobil.com
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The LBA Project: Nutrient Cycles and Trace Gas Exchange in the Cerrado of Central Brazil (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Richard Zepp Sr. Research Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Ecosystems Research Division (ERD) (706) 355-8117 zepp.richard@epa.gov
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Factors Affecting Colored Dissolved Organic Matter in Aquatic Environments of the Southeastern United States (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	Richard Zepp Sr. Research Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)/National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)/Ecosystems Research Division (ERD) (706) 355-8117 zepp.richard@epa.gov
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Development of a Systematic Approach to Accurately Measure Trace Levels of Volatile Organic Compounds and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds in Soil and Sediment with High Moisture Content (PDF, 14KB, 1pp)
• Contact:	John H. Zimmerman Research Physical Scientist U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)-Las Vegas, Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), Characterization and Monitoring Branch (CMB) (702) 798-2385 zimmerman.johnh@epa.gov
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