This new Environmental Protection Agency site helps all interested "stakeholders," from risk professionals to the general public evaluate the risks posed by hazardous waste sites. The site is organized into several sections, each aimed at users with a different level of knowledge. The Human Health and Ecological sections offer information for both professionals and the general public on assessing health risks to humans and the environment. Users without a technical background will appreciate the Basics subsection of each, which contains fact sheets and overviews. Each section also includes links to a number of tools and publications aimed at communities as well as individuals. The Tools of the Trade and Calculation Tools sections provide Risk Professionals with guidance and policy documents, databases, software, and other technical tools. Users are free to submit questions, and a collection of FAQs is also provided.
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