What are the Key Steps in Assessing Environmental Impact?
The assessment typically involves several key steps:
Hazard Identification: Determining which chemicals are present and whether they pose a potential risk. Dose-Response Assessment: Establishing the relationship between the dose and the occurrence of adverse effects. Exposure Assessment: Evaluating the extent to which humans and wildlife are exposed to the pollutants. Risk Characterization: Integrating the data from hazard identification, dose-response, and exposure assessments to estimate the risk.
