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  • - The EPA has introduced a new Framework for Metals Risk Assessment that allows for more nuanced evaluations of metal contamination.
  • - This framework enables the assessment of risks in specific contexts, which can help better understand the impact of metals on the environment and public health.
  • - An example application of this framework is at the Dauntless Mine in Colorado, which has been notably affected by metal contamination.

Article 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).

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es9006405DOI Listing

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