Toxicological Profile for Nitrate and Nitrite
Title: Toxicological Profile for Nitrate and Nitrite
Subject of planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described.
Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data on hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites and in support of public health assessments at these sites.
Type of Dissemination: ISI
Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2014
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ): A draft of this profile will be made available for public comment in 2015.
Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No
Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3 or fewer
Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry
Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR
Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No
1. Roberts, Stephen M
Academic and Professional Credentials |
PhD |
Current Position Title |
Director, Center for Environmental & Human Toxicology Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, |
Organizational Affiliation(s) |
College of Medicine |
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Mechanisms of drug and chemical toxicity; Cell defense mechanisms against toxicity; Toxicokinetics, particularly bioavailability of environmental contaminants; Risk assessment |
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
2. Fawell, John
Academic and Professional Credentials |
PhD |
Current Position Title |
Consultant; Visiting Professor |
Organizational Affiliation(s) |
Water Institute, Cranfield University, Cranfield, United Kingdom |
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Water safety and sustainability; development of national and international standards for drinking water and environmental protection; chemical risk assessments; a former coordinator for the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality; member of the WHO expert committee on the guidelines for drinking water quality |
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
3. Ferguson, Richard B
Academic and Professional Credentials |
PhD |
Current Position Title |
Professor of Soil Science, Associate Head |
Organizational Affiliation(s) |
Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture |
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Chemistry, soil fertility, nitrogen and water use efficiency; management practices to minimize nitrogen loss to the environment; enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and their impact on nutrient use efficiency |
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers [PDF - 124 KB]
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: Nitrate and Nitrite Formal Disposition [PDF - 349 KB]
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- Page last updated: December 14, 2015
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