Policy on Evaluating Risk to Children
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It is the policy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider the risks to infants and children consistently and explicitly as a part of risk assessments generated during its decision making process, including the setting of standards to protect public health and the environment.
Cover Memorandum (PDF, 39KB)
Policy Statement (PDF, 18KB)