Środowisko i energia · 10/11/2010

EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for a draft toxicological review of hexavalent chromium, a chemical used in various industries, after receiving a request from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The review, prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), is part of the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and aims to assess the health risks associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium.