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This slide presentation outlines the impacts of precautionary assumptions in risk assessment on benefit-cost analyses and standard setting for drinking water. An outline of the presentation includes: the origins and rationale for caution;distinguishing key terms such as "precautionary principle" and "precautionary assumptions";the role of precaution in risk assessment (quantifying effects), andrisk management (setting standards); and, theimpact on benefit-cost analyses (BCA). Topics outlined include: a blending of science and policy; precautionary implications for BCA; mandates for realistic BCAs; exposure assessment; dose-response functions; impact of cancer riskassessment assumptions; impact of illustrative uncertaintyfactors in reference dose estimates; adjusted value of statistical life(VSL) estimates(million 1999 dollars); compounded impacts; key issues and recommendations. Includes tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 06/01/2006 Number of Pages: 26File Size: 1 file , 330 KB