Science & Technology
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Guidance for Data Useability in Risk Assessment: Quick Reference Fact Sheet, September, 1990
The guidance manual provides direction for planning and assessing analytical data collection activities for the baseline human health risk assessment, conducted as part of the Remedial Investigation (RI) process.
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Proposed Approach for Estimation of BIN-Specific Cancer Potency Factors for Inhalation Exposure to Asbestos
Inhalation exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma in humans.
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Appendix B: Summary of TEM Particle Size Distribution Datasets
As discussed in the main text (see Section 5.3.2), calculation of the concentration of asbestos fibers in each of the bins of potential interest requires particle size distribution data derived using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
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Region 8 Superfund Technical Guidance: Evaluating and Identifying Contaminants of Concern for Human Health
Regional guidance intended to clarify the evaluation process for selecting contaminants of concern for the human health risk baseline risk assessment process at Superfund sites. Sep. 1994
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Presenter's Manual for Superfund Risk Assessment and How You Can Help
This manual was prepared to guide EPA staff during public presentations of the 40-minute videotape.
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Release of Guidance for Developing Ecological Soil Screening Levels
These nine contaminant-specific documents and all the supporting attachments for the guidance are available at http://www.epa.gov/ecotox/ecossl/
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Participatory Science Air Monitoring Equipment Resources
This document provides a general description of air monitoring and sampling equipment that have been used in citizen science projects.
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Participatory Science Water Monitoring Equipment Resources
This document provides some examples of water sampling equipment used in citizen science projects.
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How to Find Participatory Science Projects
Resources to locate and find more information about participatory science projects at EPA
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Interested in Collecting Data about an Environmental Concern in Your Community?
Citizen science projects involve the collection of a variety of types of sampling data. Sample monitoring methods are outlined for air, water, and soil projects.
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Participatory Science Tribal Projects
This page will highlight tribal participatory science projects throughout the regions that EPA has been involved in. There will be links to more resources, EPA's story map, and how to get involved in more tribal citizen science projects and opportunities.
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Funding Opportunities for Participatory Science Projects
Find opportunities to fund your citizen science project
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Frequently Asked Questions for Participatory Science
This is a frequently asked questions page for participatory science and includes common questions and answers with links to helpful resources.
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Resources
This will serve as a landing page for the child links under Resources in the sidebar navigation menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Quality Assurance Project Plans
Here are resources to help you manage data quality in your project.
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Participatory Science Work at State, Tribal, and Local Environmental Agencies
This set of documents prepared for EPA by the Environmental Law Institute describes citizen science work at state environmental agencies.
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Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecology Research Request for Applications (RFA)
Request for applications to research aquatic toxicology and ecology
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Research Training Programs for College and University Students Request for Applications (RFA)
This RFA is aimed towards undergraduate and graduate students to learn how to conduct EPA led research
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EPA Research in Colorado
EPA researchers are working hard to protect communities across the nation. Learn about some of the work EPA researchers are doing in Colorado.
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EPA Research in California
EPA researchers are working hard to protect communities across the nation. Learn about some of the work EPA researchers are doing in California.