A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects

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EPA is announcing a 30-day public comment period for the draft document titled, "A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects." The draft document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development. The draft report surveys the current state of knowledge of the potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on aeroallergens in the United States--including pollens, molds, and indoor allergens--and their associated allergenic illnesses. EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre- dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. EPA will consider any public comments submitted in accordance with this notice when revising the document.