In Wake Of TCE, Upcoming Risk Studies May Pose Tough New Test For EPA

摘要

EPA recently issued its long-awaited risk assessment of the solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) and analyses of several lesser known chemicals, but officials are still grappling with assessments for several high-profile chemicals that could pose major tests for its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program, which is facing heavy criticism from industry and Republicans.