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. Stephen M. Roberts
1. Stephen M Roberts
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. John Fawell
2. John Fawell
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. Richard B. Ferguson
3. Richard B. Ferguson
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
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