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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
College of Public Health and Health Professions
University of Florida
2187 Mowry Road, Bldg. 471
P.O. Box 110885
Gainesville, FL

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

Nanomaterial toxicity; Novel gene therapy approaches for cancer

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
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
367 Keim Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0915

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]

The ISI/HISA Dissemination Itself

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