Importance of considering the framework principles in risk assessment for metals

Environ Sci Technol. 2009 Nov 15;43(22):8478-82. doi: 10.1021/es9006405.

Abstract

The recent EPA Framework for Metals Risk Assessment provides the opportunity for contextual risk assessment for sites impacted by metals (such as the depicted Dauntless Mine in Colorado).

MeSH terms

  • Environmental Monitoring / methods*
  • Environmental Pollutants / chemistry*
  • Metals*
  • Mining
  • Research

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Metals