| Document ID (ISN) | 48714 |
| CIS number |
87-1270 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0304-3894 - Journal of Hazardous Materials |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ricci P.F., Cox L.A. |
| Title |
De minimis considerations in health risk assessment |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1987, Vol.15, No.1-2, p.77-95. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
Absence of statutory guidance for determining "de minimis" threshold levels of risk which do not merit regulatory efforts has been identified as a critical regulatory problem by many, including recently the US Supreme Court. The development of a formal de minimis approach requires resolution of several legal and technical issues. Conceptual and legal rationales for a de minimis policy to determine plausible risk bounds for chronic health risks are presented. A conceptual framework for adopting generic de minimis policies is also developed. The findings suggest that there are several opportunities for applying this concept under existing statutory mandates. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
comment on law; legislation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
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