National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures June 26, 2009: Public Comment Summary

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• Corporate Authors:
  United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
• Description:
  Ten meeting participants provided comments in the time available, and others wishing to speak remained at the forum’s conclusion. In addition, eight persons provided comments and questions through the live Web cast. Comments received from Web cast participants were not addressed during the meeting due to the time limitations.
  
  Participants (see list below) offered their varied perspectives on issues related to the National Conversation and concerns about the process. Participant comments included insights into community frustrations, recommendations for improvements in public health protection that could be implemented at the national, state, and local levels, and suggestions to help ensure a successful National Conversation. The bullet points below identify issues raised by speakers during the public forum portion of the meeting. They do not attempt to summarize each statement made by persons in the public forum. Points are listed under the major themes that emerged from the comments.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Chemical Hazard Release Environmental Exposure/adverse Effects Environmental Monitoring Hazardous Substances/adverse Effects Public Health
• Series:
  National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures (U.S.)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Name as Subject:
  National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures (U.S.)
• Genre:
  Conference Publications
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
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