May 15, 1995
EPA-SAB-RSAC-95-012
Honorable Carol M. Browner
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: SAB Award Recommendations for the 1994 Scientific
and Technological Achievement Awards Program
Dear Ms. Browner:
The Science Advisory Board's 1994 Scientific and Technological
Achievement Awards (STAA) Subcommittee has completed its review
of the 115 papers nominated by the Agency for this year's awards
program. As you are aware, the STAA program is sponsored by the
Office of Research and Development (ORD), which has done a good
job in soliciting and assembling these nominations. Each year
the Board convenes a special panel to review nominated papers
published by Agency researchers. Our recommendations for awards
and further improvements in the STAA program are discussed in the
enclosed report.
The Subcommittee feels that the overall quality of the papers
nominated is good and the percentage of papers recommended for
awards (32 percent) this year is similar to the percentage of
papers recommended for awards last year. The Subcommittee is
recommending a total of 37 awards, including awards for papers in
each of the seven nomination categories. This year for the first
time, an award was recommended in the Risk Management and Policy
Formulation category. The Subcommittee is also recommending
eleven papers for honorable mention in the hope that these
promising research activities will be completed. In view of the
Agency's emphasis on regulations based on sound science, we hope
to see more high quality, peer-reviewed nominations of this
nature in the near-term future. Authors recommended for awards
this year are all nominated from within the Office of Research
and Development; representing eleven research laboratories and
the Office of Health Research. We recommend that ORD announce
this program earlier next year, so other program offices will be
encouraged to nominate peer reviewed papers.
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The Subcommittee encourages the Agency to nominate
peer-reviewed papers from all programs and areas of scientific
research because scientific and technological achievements should
not be limited to ORD or to EPA laboratories. The process of
publishing EPA scientific findings in peer reviewed journals
enhances the rigor of the science and the reputation of the
Agency and its programs. Managers should provide opportunities
for their program scientists to publish the data and technical
analysis which supports the Agency's policies and regulations.
Although the papers nominated represent achievements in several
important areas, the Subcommittee believes that the Agency's
scientists should also be publishing papers in several other
areas that are critical to achieve the Agency's goals. These
areas include: Ecosystem Protection, Reducing the Uncertainties
in Risk Assessments, Integrated Risk Assessments, Social Science
Research on Risks and their Drivers, Regulatory Impact
Assessment, and Environmental Risk Communication.
The Subcommittee continues to feel that the STAA program is an
important mechanism for recognizing and promoting high quality,
peer-reviewed work published in top scientific and technological
journals. We are pleased to have participated in this process
and believe it is appropriate for the Board to continue this
annual review function. We would appreciate being informed of
the final disposition of awards, and we look forward to serving
the Agency again in this important activity.
Sincerely,
Dr. Genevieve Matanoski, Chair Dr. Margaret Kripke, Chair
Executive Committee Research Strategies Advisory
Science Advisory Board Committee
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Dr. Kenneth L. Dickson, Chair
1994 Scientific and
Technological Achievement
Awards Subcommittee
Enclosure
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NOTICE
This report has been written as a part of the activities of the
Science Advisory Board, a public advisory group providing
extramural scientific information and advice to the Administrator
and other officials of the Environmental Protection Agency. The
Board is structured to provide balanced expert assessment of
scientific matters related to problems faced by the Agency. This
report has not been reviewed for approval by the Agency; and
hence, the contents of this report do not necessarily represent
the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency or
other agencies in the Federal government. Mention of trade names
or commercial products does not constitute a recommendation for
use.
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ABSTRACT
This report represents the conclusions and recommendations of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board
regarding the 1994 EPA Scientific and Technological Achievement
Awards (STAA) program. The STAA Subcommittee of the Science
Advisory Board reviewed and evaluated the 115 papers nominated in
seven scientific and technical categories for the 1994 STAA
awards. The Subcommittee recommended 37 papers (32 percent of
the nominations) for awards at three levels and also recommended
to the Office of Research and Development (ORD) that additional
papers be recognized with honorable mention. The Subcommittee
recommended awards for papers from eleven EPA research
laboratories and the Office of Health Research in ORD. The
Subcommittee encouraged the Agency to continue support for the
STAA program as a mechanism for recognizing and promoting high
quality research in support of the Agency's mission.
KEY WORDS: Awards, Scientific Achievements
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD
1994 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Kenneth L. Dickson, Institute for Applied Sciences,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
MEMBERS and CONSULTANTS
Dr. Herbert Allen, Department of Civil Engineering, University
of Delaware, Newark, DE
Dr. Roger Cochran, Department of Pesticide Regulation,
California EPA, Sacramento, CA
Dr. Richard Conway, Senior Corporate Fellow, Union Carbide
Corp., Charleston, WV.
Dr. Deborah Cory-Slechta, Environmental Health Science Center,
University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
Dr. Richard T. DiGiulio, School of the Environment, Duke
University, Durham, NC
Dr. W. Randall Seeker, Vice President, Energy & Environmental
Research Corp., Irvine, CA
Dr. Anthony Scialli, Reproductive Toxicology Center, Georgetown
Medical Center, Washington, DC
Dr. Michael Trehy, Monsanto Corporation, St. Louis, MO
Dr. Judith Weis, Department of Zoology, Rutgers University,
Newark, NJ
SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD STAFF
Dr. Edward S. Bender, Designated Federal Official
Mrs. Connie Valentine, Secretary to the Subcommittee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. INTRODUCTION 2
2.1 Request for Science Advisory Board Review .... 2
2.2 Subcommittee Review Procedures 2
3. EVALUATION OF THE 1994 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS 4
3.1 General Findings of the Subcommittee 4
3.2 STAA Program Administrative Recommendations ... 6
3.3.1 Level I Award 9
3.3.2 Level II Award 11
3.3.3 Level III Awards 14
3.4 Honorable Mention 24
APPENDIX A: PAPERS RECATEGORIZED BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE .... 29
DISTRIBUTION LIST 30
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Scientific and Technological Achievement Awards (STAA)
Subcommittee of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) reviewed and
evaluated the 1994 nominations for the STAA program. The
Subcommittee evaluated 115 nominations of scientific and
technical papers that were nominated by EPA research laboratory
directors and program office division directors. The
Subcommittee met in Washington, B.C., on March 23-24, 1995, to
determine award recommendations.
The Subcommittee recommended thirty-seven papers for awards
and recommended that eleven additional papers be recognized with
honorable mention. The Subcommittee applied the evaluation
criteria evenly across all nomination categories, without
attempting to ensure equal numbers or percentages of awards in
each category. The Subcommittee recommended awards for papers
from eleven EPA research laboratories and the Office of Health
Research within the Office of Research and Development.
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Request for Science Advisory Board Review
At the request of the Office of Research and Development
(ORD), the Science Advisory Board agreed to convene a
subcommittee to review and evaluate scientific and technological
papers published in peer-reviewed journals by EPA authors and
nominated for the 1994 EPA Scientific and Technological
Achievement Awards (STAA) program. The STAA Subcommittee was
asked to evaluate nominated papers for awards based on the rules
developed by ORD. In December 1994, the Office of Research
Program Management (ORPM) in ORD provided the SAB with copies of
115 nominations, and the 1994 STAA Nomination Procedures and
Guidelines, which describe the award levels, eligibility criteria
(including the minimum EPA contribution and employer status of
the principal author), and the criteria the SAB uses to evaluate
the nominations. ORPM grouped the papers into seven categories
of science and technology, and screened the papers for
conformance with the nomination guidelines.
As described in the 1994 STAA Nomination Procedures and
Guidelines, the SAB was asked to recommend papers for each of
three Levels of Award. Level I awards are for authors who have
accomplished an exceptionally high-quality research or
technological effort with national significance. These awards
recognize the initiation or general revision of
scientific/technological principles or procedures, or highly
significant improvement in the value of a device, activity,
program, or service to the public. Level II awards are for
authors who have accomplished a notably excellent research or
technological effort. These awards are for research with timely
consequences which contributes to an important achievement within
its discipline or field of study. Level III awards are for
authors who have accomplished an unusually notable research or
technological effort. Research for this award must relate to a
mission or organizational component of the EPA, or significantly
affect a relevant area of science/technology.
2.2 Subcommittee Review Procedures
Copies of all papers and the award program guidelines and
nomination evaluation criteria were provided to Subcommittee
members in advance of the review meeting. Subcommittee members
selected papers to review based on their expertise. As part of
the evaluation, Subcommittee members were also asked to rank
their own expertise in the field of science and technology
addressed by each paper they selected to review. Each paper was
read by at least two qualified Subcommittee members prior to the
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meeting and presented to the Subcommittee at the evaluation
meeting.
In reviewing the papers, the Subcommittee members
qualitatively considered evaluation criteria factors such as: the
overall impact of the nominated paper(s) on scientific knowledge
or technology relevant to environmental issues; the level of
effort; the creativity, originality, initiative, and problem
solving ability of the researchers; the beneficial impacts of the
accomplishments and the recognition of the results outside the
Agency; the extent to which an Agency function, mission, program,
activity, or service is improved; and the nature and extent of
the peer review, including the stature of the journal.
The Subcommittee met on March 23-24, 1995, in Washington, DC
in a closed meeting due to the discussions of individual
performance and potential cash awards. Consistent with the
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this closed
meeting was announced in a Federal Register notice signed by the
EPA Administrator. All Subcommittee members were present. The
Subcommittee developed preliminary ratings for papers in each
category, including discussion of each nominated paper. The
Subcommittee made note of papers which had been incorrectly
categorized, so that the final report recommendations would
accurately reflect the subject areas of the nominated papers (see
Appendix A). After completing all preliminary evaluations, the
Subcommittee revisited the recommendations category by category
to resolve any final issues, and ensure consistency in applying
the award criteria across categories.
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3. EVALUATION OF THE 1994 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS
3.1 General Findings of the Subcommittee
The Subcommittee felt that the overall quality of the papers
nominated was good, continuing a trend from past years. The
Agency should continue to focus on improving the quality of its
in-house research. The STAA program is an important mechanism
for recognizing and promoting high quality, peer-reviewed work
published in top scientific and technological journals. The
authors recommended for awards this year are all from the Office
of Research and Development. In the past, nominations have
included several program offices and regional Environmental
Services laboratories. The Subcommittee recommends that ORD
request the submission of nominations earlier (perhaps in
August), so that program offices have adequate time to prepare
their nominations.
The Subcommittee also encourages the Agency to continue to
broaden the scope of nominated papers and to promote
multi-disciplinary research and those which directly support risk
management and policy decisions. In evaluating nominations for
awards, the Subcommittee looks for papers with well-developed
hypotheses, good sampling or experimental design, where the
theoretical basis is verified by field validation or through
testing of a model. They also look for innovative applications
of theories from other disciplines and collaborations of
interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
In the interest of maintaining and improving the quality of
the papers nominated for STAA awards, the Subcommittee urges
greater involvement by EPA Laboratory and Office Directors in
screening nominations for high scientific/technical merit and
consistency with the eligibility criteria. The nomination
statement is important in providing a context for the research,
particularly where the paper is one in a series of published
works. The Subcommittee found this information very helpful in
evaluating the papers. The Subcommittee offers several
recommendations (see section 3.2) for simplifying this section of
the nomination form. While, the Subcommittee feels that
nomination statements should not be written by the author(s), the
statements should be verified for accuracy. In several instances
where the first author of the nominated paper was not an EPA
employee, the required justification provided for the nomination
was not convincing or it was not provided.
In order to evaluate papers which present incremental results
in a series of published works, the Subcommittee recommends that
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the nomination guidelines prepared by ORD explicitly require
discussion of related research published previously by the lead
author(s), including information on any STAA awards given. When
possible, nominations should include all papers in a series,
providing they are within the time limit. This would allow a
series of incremental studies to be evaluated for an award as a
package. Many of the papers recommended for Honorable Mention
appear to be part of a logical progression of research and
testing. The Subcommittee has added citations for Honorable
Mention papers again this year which ORD may wish to include in
any subsequent correspondence with these authors. The citations
may also indicate areas of research and analysis which could
strengthen the merits of future nominations.
The 1994 STAA program represents the first time that the STAA
Subcommittee has recommended a paper in the Risk Management and
Policy Formulation category for an award. The Subcommittee hopes
to see more peer reviewed papers nominated in the Risk Management
and Policy Formulation category next year, as this is an
important area of research for the Agency. The Subcommittee
feels that the process of converting Agency policy analysis and
the technical foundations of its rule making into scientific
articles for peer review is essential to maintain the quality in
its science. This is also an important way to improve the
Agency's reputation for scientific achievement. Laboratory
directors and program managers should encourage the authors of
policy formulation papers and regulatory impact analyses to
develop technical articles for peer reviewed literature.
Finally, the Subcommittee believes that the STAA program
provides one view of the technical and scientific progress that
the Agency is making in various areas of research. This year's
activities represent strengths in a variety of technological
assessments, analytical measurements, and in certain areas of
human health effects research. The Subcommittee would also like
to encourage the nomination of more, high quality peer reviewed
papers related to the following categories:
a. Watersheds and Ecosystem protection
b. Environmental risk communication and perception
c. Social Science Research on Risks
d. Environmental Economics-technical support for regulatory
impact analyses
e. Environmental Education
f. Ecological Risk Assessment-including assessments of
landscape scale changes
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g. Environmental Trends for Drivers of Future Risks-
demographics, energy, consumerism, technology
3.2 STAA Program Administrative Recommendations
The Subcommittee commends the staff of ORPM for administering
the STAA program. The staff has made significant improvements in
the program and the nomination packages which have improved the
program. The Subcommittee recommends that ORD management solicit
participation of other Agency scientists as part of the Agency's
goals to improve its scientific underpinnings and peer review of
regulatory science. The following recommendations are directed
to the ORD staff and managers that work with the STAA program.
ORD should revise and consolidate the STAA Program nomination
forms to provide the nominators with information on the criteria
that the SAB Subcommittee will use to evaluate the nominations.
The Subcommittee observed that the current nomination form which
includes information 1) nominee(s) accomplishments, 2) merits of
the nomination, and 3) significance of the research, is often
redundant and may be inconsistent with the evaluation criteria
used by the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee recommends that these
sections be combined to avoid some of the confusion and
redundancy in the current form. The Subcommittee also recommends
that the form be modified to require succinct information on the
following evaluation criteria:
a. Relevance of the scientific contribution to the
advancement of scientific or technical knowledge on
environmental issues
b. Evidence of the originality, creativeness, initiative,
and problem solving ability of the researchers
c. Identification of the extent to which environmental
protection has been strengthened by improving an EPA
function, program, product, activity, or service
d. When available, evidence of the recognition of the
contribution from outside EPA
e. An explanation of the nature of peer review (Note that
this is particularly important to the Subcommittee for Book
Chapters and some review articles) .
The Subcommittee noted that nominating laboratories and
program offices appear to have different screening procedures for
selecting nominations for the STAA program. The Subcommittee
encourages ORD to provide guidance to all EPA laboratories and
program offices regarding the criteria for selecting nominees to
the STAA program. The Subcommittee recommends that the STAA
nomination form include information on the total number of peer
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reviewed publications produced by the nominating organization
during the nomination year and during the preceding two years.
The total number of publications screened for submission to the
STAA program should also be identified along with the total
number submitted.
Finally, the Subcommittee again urges the Agency to publicize
the names of the award winning scientists and their papers both
within the Agency and outside the Agency in a variety of ways.
For example, the Agency should announce these winners and make
copies of their papers available through the Internet. The
Agency should also develop press releases or letters from the
Administrator that are targetted toward the journal that
published the articles, professional society newsletters, and
local newspapers in the vicinity of the scientists research
facility.
3.3 Award Recommendations
The EPA authors recommended for awards include scientists
from EPA research laboratories and one office within ORD. Awards
were recommended for each of the seven nomination categories. A
total of 37 papers were recommended for awards. A summary of the
distribution of award recommendations among categories is
presented in Table 1.
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Table 1: Summary of 1994 Award Recommendations
Number Award Levels Total
Nomination Categories Nominated1 III II I Awards (Percent)
Control Systems & Technology 18 4 1 - 5 (27%)
Ecology 12 3 1 - 4 (33%)
Health Effects 37 7 - 2 9 (24%)
Monitoring & Measurement 23 5 2 7 (30%)
Methods
Review Articles 83-1 4 (50%)
Risk Management & Policy 4 - 1 - 1 (25%)
Formulation
Transport & Fate 13 3 3 1 7 (54%)
Totals 115 25 8 4 37 (32%)
1 Reflects papers as recategorized by the Subcommittee (see Appendix A)
The Subcommittee recommendations for awards are listed below by level of award. The
category for each award is identified along with the number of the nomination. The seven
categories defined by the STAA Program are abbreviated as follows: Control Systems and
Technology (C94), Ecology (E94), Health Effects (H94), Monitoring and Measurement Methods
(M94), Review Articles (R94), Risk Management and Policy Formulation (P94), and Transport
and Fate (T94). Each award recommendation includes the nomination number (underlined).
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3.3.1 Level I Award
1. For outstanding scientific achievements in environmental chemical carcinogenesis. H94-20
Title: 1 Cyclopenta[cd]Pyrene-Induced Tumorigenicity, Ki-ras Codon 12 Mutations and
DNA Adducts in Strain A/J Mouse Lung Journal: Carcinogenisis Volume: 15 Number: 4
Pages: 601-606, 1994
Title: 2 Ki-ras Oncogene Mutations in Tumors and DNA Adducts Formed by
Benz[j]Aceanthrylene and Benzo[a]Pyrene in the Lungs of Strain A/J Mice Journal: Molecular
Carcinogenesis Volume: 8 Number: Pages: 186-192, 1993
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Stephen Nesnow
Dr. Jeffrey A. Ross
Ms. Barbara C. Roop
Dr. Marc J. Mass
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Garret Nelson
Ms. Katrina Wilson
Ms. Anita Jeffers
Dr. Anthony J. Galati
Dr. Gary D. Stoner
Dr. Ramish Sangaiah
Dr. Avram Gold
2. For research on biologically-based dose response modeling for developmental toxicology.
H94-30
Title: Biologically Based Dose-Response Modeling in Developmental Toxicology:
Biochemical and Cellular Sequelae of 5-Fluorouracil Exposure in the Developing Rat.
Journal: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Volume: 126 Number: 1 Pages: 129-144, May 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Christopher Lau
Mr. Woodrow Setzer
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Mr. Robert J. Kavlock
Mr. John M. Rogers
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Dana L. Shuey
Ms. Tina Logsdon
Dr. Robert Zucker
Dr. Kenneth El stein
Mr. Michael Narotsky
3. For enhancing the understanding of problem nitrous oxide in the atmosphere, in combustion
and in industrial systems. R94-08
Title: Nitrous Oxide Behavior in the Atmosphere and in Combustion and Industrial Systems
Journal: Progress in Energy and Combustion Science Volume: 20 Pages: 149-202, August 1994
Nominating Organization:
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. William P. Linak
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. John C. Kramlich
4. For scientific advances in the computation and prediction of physioco-chemical properties of
organic chemicals Papers T94-08 and M94-24
Title: Estimation of lonization Constants of Azo Dyes and Related Aromatic Amines:
Environmental Implication Journal:
Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Volume: 7 Pages: 122-141, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Athens
EPA Author(s):
Mr. George L. Baughman
Dr. Samuel W. Karickhoff
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. S.H. Hilal
Dr. L.A. Carreira
Mr. C.M. Melton
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Title: Estimation of Gas-Liquid Chromatographic Retention Times from Molecular Structure
Journal of Chromatography A Volume: 662 Pages: 269-280, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Athens
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Samuel W. Karickhoff
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Said Hilal
Dr. L.A. Carreira
Mr. C.M. Melton
3.3.2 Level II Award
1. For elucidating the role of combustion and sorbent parameters in prevention of poly chlorinated
dibenzodioxin/dibenzofuran formation. C94-08
Title: Role of Combustion and Sorbent Parameters in Prevention of Poly chlorinated
Dibenzo-p-Dioxin and Polychlorinated / Dibenzofuran Formation During Waste Combustion
Journal: Environmental Science and Technology Volume: 28 Number: 1 Pages: 107-118,
January 1994
Nominating Organization:
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Brian K. Gullett
Dr. Paul M. Lemieux
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. James E. Dunn
2. For outstanding research in the area of plant metabolism and carbon flux in ecosystems. E94-
03
Title: Mycorrhizae Alter Quality and Quantity of Carbon Allocated Below Ground Journal:
Nature Volume: 369 Pages: 58-60, May 1994
Nominating Organization:
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Environmental Research Laboratory - Corvallis
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Paul T. Rygiewicz
Dr. Chris P. Andersen
3. For contributions to estimating the exposure and risk from ambient particle-bound pollution.
M94-06
Title: Exposure and Risk from Ambient Particle-Bound Pollution in an Airshed Dominated by
Residential Wood Combustion and Mobile Sources Journal: Environmental Health Perspectives
Volume: 102 Number: Supplement 4 Pages: 75-84, October 1994
Nominating Organization:
Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Larry T. Cupitt
Dr. Joellen Lewtas
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. W. Graham Glen
4. For innovative research in environmental chromatigrahic analyses. M94-17
Title: Determination of Polar Volatile Organic Compounds in Water by Membrane Permeate
and Trap GC-MS Journal of Chromatographic Science Volume: 31 Pages: 279-284, July 1993
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory - Cincinnati
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Jody A. Shoemaker
Mr. Thomas A. Bellar
Mr. James W. Eichelberger
Dr. William L. Budde
5. For contributions to regulatory policy concerning demolition of buildings containing asbestos
construction materials. P94-04
Title: Asbestos Release from the Demolition of Two Schools in Fairbanks, Alaska Journal:
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume: 9 Number: 6 Pages: 409-417, June
1994
Nominating Organization:
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
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EPA Author(s):
Mr. Roger C. Wilmouth
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Michael S. Taylor
Ms. Barbara E. Meyer
6. For outstanding research on the photochemistry of Iron (Ill)-Polycarboxylate complexes. T94-
03
Title: Photochemistry of Aqueous Iron(III)-Polycarboxylate Complexes: Roles in the
Chemistry of Atmospheric and Surface Waters Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
Volume: 27 Number: 12 Pages: 2517-2522, 1993
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Athens
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Richard G. Zepp
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Bruce Faust
7. For contributions to modeling volatile organic compound emissions from U.S. forests. T94-11
Title: An Improved Model for Estimating Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from
Forests in the Eastern United States Journal of Geophysical Research (atmospheres) Volume: 99
Number: D6 Pages: 12773-91, June 1994
Nominating Organization:
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Christopher D. Geron
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Thomas E. Pierce
Dr. Alex Guenther
8. For the development, application, and validation of a bioaccumulation model for dioxin-like
compounds. T94-13
Title: Development and validation of an air-to-beef food chain model for dioxin-like
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compounds Journal: The Science of the Total Environment Volume: 156 Pages: 39-65,
November 11, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Office of Health and Environment Assessment
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Matthew Lorber
3.3.3 Level III Awards
1. For contributions to the fate of trace metals in incineration. C94-05
Title: Pilot-Scale Research on the Fate of Trace Metals in Incineration Journal: "Issues in
Environmental Science and Technology: Waste Incineration and the Environment," Royal
Society of Chemistry* Volume: 2 Pages: 95-112, July 1994
Nominating Organization:
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Gregory J. Carroll
2. For contributions to understanding alternative disinfectants for drinking water. C94-06
Title: Alternative Disinfectants For Drinking Water Treatment Journal: American Society of
Civil Engineers Journal of Environmental Engineering Volume: 120 Number: 4 Pages:
745-758, July/August 1994
Nominating Organization:
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Benjamin W. Lykins, Jr.
Ms. Kathleen S. Patterson
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Wayne E. Koffskey
3. For assessment of field scale systems for removal of creosote and pentachlorophenol from
ground water. C94-10
Title: 1 Field-Scale Testing of a Hyperfilteration Unit for Removal of Creosote and
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Pentachlorophenol from Ground Water: Chemical and Biological Assessment Journal: Archives
of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume: 26 Number: 3 Pages: 309-319,
February 1994
Title: 2 Field-Scale Testing of a Two-Stage Bioreactor for Removal of Creosote and
Pentachlorophenol from Ground Water: Chemical and Biological Assessment Journal: Archives
of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume: 26 Number: 3 Pages: 320-328,
February 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Gulf Breeze
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Douglas P. Middaugh
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. R. L. Thomas
Ms. S. E. Lantz
Ms. C. S. Heard
Dr. J. G. Mueller
4. For characterizing the operating conditions necessary to minimize emissions from emergency
safety venting of rotary kilns. C94-14
Title: Operating Parameters to Minimize Emissions during Rotary Kiln Emergency Safety
Vent Openings Journal: Hazardous Waste & Hazardous Materials Volume: 11 Number: 1
Pages: 111-128, March 1994
Nominating Organization:
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Paul M. Lemieux
Dr. William P. Linak
Ms. Carin Debenedictis
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Jeffrey V. Ryan
Dr. Jost O.L. Wendt
Dr. James E. Dunn
5. For development of a technique for 3-dimensional visualization of physiologically based kinetic
model results. E94-08
Title: 3-D Visualization of Physiologically Based Kinetic Model Outputs Journal:
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Environmental Health Perspectives Volume: 102 Number: 11 Pages: 952-956, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Duluth
EPA Author(s):
Dr. John W. Nichols
Mr. Douglas Lothenbach
Dr. James M. McKim
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Penny Rheingans
Mr. Loren Skow
Dr. Robert McGeachie
6. For the development and validation of a marine sediment bioaccumulation test. E94-10
Title: Individual and Combined Cytotoxic Effects of Cadmium, Copper and Nickel on Brown
Cells of Mercenaria. Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Volume: 24 Pages:
328-337, March 1992
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Narragansett
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Gerald Zaroogian
Mr. Richard A. Voyer
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Stefanie Anderson
7. For contributions toward understanding the role of bioturbation in sediment resuspension and
its interaction with physical shearing. E94-12
Title: The Role of Bioturbation in Sediment Resuspension and its Interaction with Physical
Shearing Journal of Experimental Marine Biological Ecology Volume: 171 Pages: 187-200,
May 1993
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Narragansett
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Wayne R. Davis
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8. For advances in understanding the role of promoters in carcinogenesis. H94-01
Title: Dose-Response Relationship in Multi-Stage Carcinogenesis: Promoters Journal:
Environmental Health Perspectives Volume: 102 Number: 1 Pages: 255-264, April 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Kirk T. Kitchin
Ms. Janice Brown
Dr. R. Woodrow Setzer
9. For developing a theoretical model and validating data for magnetic-field-induced biological
effects. H94-10
Title: 1 Clarification and Application of an Ion Parametric Resonance Model for Magnetic
Field Interactions with Biological Systems Journal: Bioelectromagnetics Volume: 15 Pages:
217-238, 1994
Title: 2 Empirical Test of an Ion Parametric Resonance Model for Magnetic Field Interactions
with PC-12 Cells Journal: Bioelectromagnetics Volume: 15 Pages: 239-260, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Carl Blackman
Ms. Shawnee Benane
Mr. Dennis House
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Janie Blanchard
10. For the application of artificial insemination to identify biomarkers of sperm fertilizing ability.
H94-12
Title: The Ethane Dimethanesulphonate-Induced Decrease in the Fertilizing Ability of Cauda
Epididymal Sperm is Independent of the Testis Journal of Andrology Volume: 15 Number: 4
Pages: 318-327, July/August 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
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Dr. Gary R. Klinefelter
Mr. John W. Laskey
Ms. Janet Ferrell
Dr. Sally D. Perreault
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Susan Jeffay
Mr. Juan Suarez
Ms. Naomi Roberts
II. In recognition of research leading to increased understanding of transport in pulmonary
airways. H94-14
Title: 1 Fluid Dynamics of the Human Larynx and Upper Tracheobronchial Airways
Journal: Aerosol Science and Technology Volume: 19 Pages: 133-156, 1994
Title: 2 Influences on Cartilaginous JAings on Tracheobronchial Fluid Dynamics Journal:
Inhalation Toxicology Volume: 6 Pages: 185-203, 1994
Title: 3 Effects of Carinal Ridge Shapes on Lung Airstreams Journal: Aerosol Science and
Technology Volume: 21 Pages: 119-136, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Ted B. Martonen
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Yadong Yang
Dr. Z. Zhang
Dr. R.C. Lessmann
Dr. Z.Q. Xue
12. For applying sensitivity analysis to improve metabolic estimates of a physiologically based
pharmocokinetic model. H94-17
Title: Applications of Sensitivity Analysis to a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model
for Carbon Tetrachloride in Rats Journal: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology Volume: 128
Number: 1 Pages: 36-44, September 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
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EPA Author(s):
Dr. Marina Villafane Evans
Dr. Jane Ellen Simmons
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. William D. Crank
Dr. Hui-Min Yang
13. For studies in developmental toxicology of the interaction between dioxin and
glucocorticoids. H94-24
Title: Interactive Regulation of Ah and Glucocorticoid Receptors in the Synergistic Induction
of Cleft Palate by 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and Hydrocortisone. Journal: Toxicology
and Applied Pharmacology Volume: 128 Pages: 138-150, August 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Barbara D. Abbott
Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. G.H. Perdew
Ms. A.R. Buckalew
14. For studies in the formation of nitro-PAH derived DNA adducts in lungs of animals exposed
to diesel emissions. H94-31
Title: Formation of DNA Adducts in Rat Lung Following Chronic Inhalation of Diesel
Emissions, Carbon Black, and Titanium Dioxide Particles. Journal: Carcinogenesis Volume 15
Number: 7 Pages 1291-1299, July 1994
EPA Authors:
Dr. Jane Gallagher
Dr. Joellen Lewtas
Non-EPA Authors:
Dr. Uwe Heinrich
Mr. Michael George
Ms. Linda Hendee
Dr. David H. Phillips
15. For the development and demonstration of a spectroscopic technique for speciation and
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quantification of sulfate particulate matter. M94-05
Title: 1 FT-IR Transmission Spectroscopy for Quantitation of Ammonium Bisulfate in
Fine-Particulate Matter Collected on Teflon Filters Journal: Applied Spectroscopy Volume: 48
Number: 6 Pages: 702-705, June 1994
Title: 2 Speciation of Ambient Sulfate Particulate Matter Using FT-IR-Based Absorption to
Complement Wet Chemical and Thermal Speciation Measurements Journal: Applied
Spectroscopy Volume: 48 Number: 6 Pages: 706-711, June 1994
Nominating Organization:
Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Kenneth J. Krost
Dr. William A. McClenny
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. E.H. Daughtrey
Mr. D.D. Williams
16. For significant advancements in the science of monitoring environmental exposures of small
children to pesticides. M94-10
Title: Evaluation of Methods for Monitoring the Potential Exposure of Small Children to
Pesticides in the Residential Environment Journal: Archives of Environmental Contamination
and Toxicology Volume: 26 Number:! Pages: 37-46, January 1994
Nominating Organization:
Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Robert G. Lewis
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. David E. Camann
Dr. Roy C. Fortmann
17. For development of a User's Guide for the investigation of dry-weather pollutant entries into
storm-drainage systems. M94-20
Title: Investigation of Dry-Weather Pollutant Entries Into Storm-Drainage Systems Journal
of Environmental Engineering Volume: 120 Number: 5 Pages: 1044-1066,
September/October 1994
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Nominating Organization:
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Richard Field
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Robert Pitt
Mr. Michael Brown
Mr. William Vilkelis
Dr. Edward Phackston
Ms. Melinda Lalor
18. For developing a methodology for measuring pollution prevention progress. M94-21
Title: A "Mark I" Measurement Methodology for Pollution Prevention Progress Occurring as
a Result of Product Design Decisions Journal: Environmental Progress (American Institute of
Chemical Engineers) Volume: 13 Number: 4 Pages: 220-239, November 1994
Nominating Organization:
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. David G. Stephan
Mr. James S. Bridges
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Robert M. Knodel
19. For advances in the collection of representative ground water samples for metals analyses.
M94-25
Title: Acquisition of Representative Ground Water Quality Samples for Metals Journal:
Ground Water Monitoring Review Volume: 12 Number: 03 Pages: 167-176, Summer
1992
Nominating Organization:
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Robert W. Puls
Non-EPA Author(s):
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Mr. Robert Powell
20. For analyzing information on the use of physiologically-based toxicokinetic models in a
mechanistic approach to aquatic toxicology. R94-02
Title: Use of Physiologically Based Toxicokinetic Models in a Mechanistic Approach to
Aquatic Toxicology In: Aquatic Toxicology: Molecular, Biochemical and Cellular Perspectives,
Chapter 11 Volume: 4 Pages: 469-519, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Duluth
EPA Author(s):
Dr. James M. McKim
Dr. John W. Nichols
21. For contributions toward understanding the toxicity of butadiene. R94-03
Title: A Brief Survey of Butadiene Health Effects: A Role for Metabolic Differences Journal:
Environmental Health Perspectives - Supplements Volume: 101 Number: 06 Pages:
161-167, 1993
Nominating Organization:
Health Effect Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Linda Birnbaum
22. For contributions to the risk assessment of male reproductive toxicity. R94-07
Title: Assessment of Male Reproductive Toxicity: A Risk Assessment Approach Journal:
Principles and Methods of Toxicology Third Edition, ED: A.W.Hayes Volume: 3
Pages: 937-988, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Harold Zenick
Dr. Eric D. Clegg
Dr. Sally D. Perreault Darney
Dr. Gary R. Klinefelter
Dr. Leon Earl Gray
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23. For scientific advancement in prediction of the reductive fate of diverse dyes in anoxic
sediments. T94-01
Title: Transformation of Dyes and Related Compounds in Anoxic Sediments: Kinetics and
Products Journal: Environmental Science and Technology Volume: 28 Number: 2 Pages:
267-276, 1994
Nominating Organization:
Environmental Research Laboratory - Athens
EPA Author(s):
Mr. George L. Baughman
Dr. Eric J. Weber
24. For the development of a fundamental mass transfer model for indoor air emissions. T94-09
Title: Fundamental Mass Transfer Model for Indoor Air Emissions from Surface Coatings
Journal: Indoor Air Volume: 3 Pages: 263-268, 1993
Nominating Organization:
Air and Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Bruce A. Tichenor
Dr. Leslie E. Sparks
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Zhishi Guo
25. For modeling chlorine residuals in drinking water distribution systems.
Title: Modeling Chlorine Residuals in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Journal of
Environmental Engineering (ASCE) Volume: 120 Number: 4 Pages 803-820, July/August 1994
Nominating Organization: Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Authors:
Dr. Lewis Rossman
Dr. Robert M. Clark
Non-EPA Author:
Dr. Walter M. Grayman
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3.4 Honorable Mention
The Subcommittee recognized several papers which, while not reaching award level, were
deserving of honorable mention. The line of research initiated in these papers hold promise of
advancing the scientific and engineering basis for environmental perspectives. Many of the papers
represent a preliminary exploration of an area which when fully developed may be of great
significance to the Agency.
1. C94-18
Glyposate Removal from Drinking Water, Journal of Environmental Engineering Volume:
119 Number: 06 Pages: 1139-1157, NovVDec 1993
Nominating Organization: Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s): Mr. T.F. Speth
The Subcommittee commends this work for its thorough evaluation of alternatives for the
removal of glyphosate from surface water.
2. E94-09
Evaluation of Potential Confounding Factors in Sediment Toxicity Tests with Three
Freshwater Benthic Invertebrates, Journal: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Volume:
13 Number: 4 Pages: 627-635, 1994
Nominating Organization: Environmental Research Laboratory - Duluth
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Gerald T. Ankley
Mr. Duane Benoit
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. James C. Balogh
Dr. Trefor Reynoldson
Dr. Kristin E. Day
Dr. Robert Hoke
The Subcommittee commends this research for its thorough evaluations and excellent design.
It provides important information on the effects of several variables of significance to the
development of sediment criteria.
3. H94-04
Title: 1 Behavioral Effects of Carbon Monoxide: Meta Analyses and Extrapolations Journal
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of Applied Physiology Volume: 76 Number: 3 Pages: 1310-1316, 1994
Title: 2 Prediction of Carboxyhemoglobin Formation Due to Transient Exposure of Carbon
Monoxide Journal of Applied Physiology Volume: 76 Number: 4 Pages: 1739-1745, 1994
Title: 3 Carboxyhemoglobin Formation Due to Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Rats Journal:
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology Volume: 128 Pages: 151-157, 1994
Nominating Organization: Health Effects Research Lab
EPA Author(s): Dr. Vernon A. Benignus
Non-EPA Author(s):
Dr. Zoltan Annau
Dr. Marjolein V. Smith
Dr. Philip A. Bromberg
Dr. Milan V. Hazucha, Ph.D.
This commended work is extremely competent and clear in its presentation. The Subcommittee
noted that the work has clear practical use in a regulatory and an industrial setting.
4. H94-05
Separation of 32P-Postlabeled DNA Adducts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and
Nitrated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by HPLC Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology
Volume: 7 Number: 4 Pages: 503-507, July/August 1994
Nominating Organization: Health Effects Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Leon C. King
Dr. Jane E. Gallagher
Dr. Joellen Lewtas
The Subcommittee commends this research for developing approaches for separating and
quantifying nitrated PAH-DNA adducts.
5. H94-22
Effects of Toluene Inhalation on Detection of Auditory Signals in Rats
Journal: Neurotoxicology and Teratology Volume: 16 Number: 2 Pages: 149-160,
1994
Nominating Organization: Health Effects Research Laboratory
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EPA Author(s):
Dr. Philip J. Bushnell
Dr. Kevin Crofton
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Kristin L. Kelly
This paper is commended for its efforts in refining baselines for measuring altered attention that
has potential application for assessing behavioral effects in human populations.
6. H94-36
Mutagenicity and Chemical Analysis of Emissions from the Open Burning of Scrap Rubber
Tires Journal: Environmental Science and Technology Volume: 28 Pages: 136-141, January
1994
Nominating Organization: Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Paul M. Lemieux
Dr. David M. DeMarini
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Jeffrey V. Ryan
Ms. Lance R. Brooks
Mr. Ron W. Williams
This research is commended for its interdisciplinary collaboration and its application of
innovative procedures to characterize and measure toxic emissions from the open burning of tires.
7. M94-11
A computer Program for the Determination of Most Probable Number and its Confidence
Limits Journal of Microbiological Methods Volume: 18 Number: 2 Pages: 91-98,
September 1993
Nominating Organization: Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
EPA Author(s): Dr. Albert J. Klee
This paper provides a significant advance in our ability to assess bacterial contamination using
the Most Probable Number technique. Use of the program by the water industry will result in
improved evaluation of water quality.
8. M94-16
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Measurement of Vapor-Phase Organic Compounds at High Concentration Journal of
Chromatography A. Volume: 676 Number: 10 Pages: 399-408, January 1994
Nominating Organization: Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory
EPA Author(s): Mr. Joachim D. Pleil
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Michael L. Stroupe
This paper is commended for the development of an innovative sample collection process for
volatile organics that should contribute to improvements in the quality of environmental data.
9. M94-18
Determination of Hexavalent Chromium in Sludge Incinerator Emissions Using Ion
Chromatography and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Journal: Environmental
Science and Technology Volume: 26 Number: 10 Pages: 1944-1950, October 1992
Nominating Organization: Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory - Cincinnati
EPA Author(s):
Mr. Theodore D. Martin
Mr. Seymour Gold
Non-EPA Author(s):
Ms. Elizabeth J. Arar
Dr. Stephen E. Long
This work is commended for its contributions to sampling and analysis of hexavalent chromium
emissions from stationary sources. The Subcommittee encourages the continued study and cost
reduction of this approach.
10. T94-04
The Effects of Trends in Tillage Practices on Erosion and Carbon Content of Soils in the
U.S. Corn Belt Journal: Water, Air and Soil Pollution Volume: 70 Number: 1-4 Pages:
389-401, 1993
Nominating Organization: Environmental Research Laboratory - Corvallis
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Jeffrey J. Lee
Dr. Donald L. Phillips
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Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Rui Liu
The Subcommittee commends the authors for their advances over the previous award winning
work. We encourage continued exploration of ways to maximize carbon sequestering in
agricultural tillage practices and to document their contributions to global climate change and
biodiversity of soil ecosystems.
11. T94-06
Accumulation of Poly chlorinated Organic Contaminants from Sediment by Three Benthic
Species Journal: Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume: 24
Pages: 290-297, October 1992
Nominating Organization: Environmental Research Laboratory - Narragansett
EPA Author(s):
Dr. Richard Pruell
Mr. Norman Rubinstein
Non-EPA Author(s):
Mr. Brian K. Taplin
Mr. Joseph A. LiVolsi
Mr. Robert D. Bowen
This paper is commended for the rigor of its assessment of marine invertebrate
bioaccumulation. This effort is worthy of continued study.
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APPENDIX A: PAPERS RECATEGORIZED BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE
Nominated Paper
C9407
H9427
T9407
New Category
Review Paper
Review Paper
Review Paper
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United States Science Advisory Board EPA-SAB-RSAC-95-012
Environmental 1400-F May 1995
Protection Agency Washington, DC
AN SAB REPORT:
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE
1994 SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
NOMINATIONS
PREPARED BY THE SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE
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