Report: The EPA Needs to Improve the Transparency of Its Cancer-Assessment Process for Pesticides
Report #22-E-0053, July 20, 2022
Deficiencies and a lack of transparency in the 1,3 D pesticide cancer assessment process has undermined scientific credibility and public confidence.
Report Materials
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comments on EPA Response (pdf)
This report relates to: Project #OSRE-FY21-0214
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