Simulated Chemical Attack May Improve EPA Risk Assessment Measures

August 22, 2005
EPA sources say an ongoing simulated gaseous release in New York City will help emergency responders develop an improved strategy for reacting to a chemical attack or a major accidental spill in densely populated areas, and could improve EPA's ability to assess public health risks from such releases. The federally funded simulation is being conducted through the week under the New York City Urban Dispersion Program, which will provide unprecedented data for EPA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the...


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