Biotechnology and the Environment Research Needs [Hardcover]

Proceedings from an EPA workshop on research needs involving biotechnology.Part I Workshop Summary
Worshop Summary
Part II Papers
Research Plan for Test Methods Development For Risk Assessment of Novel Microbes Released Into Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
Introduction
II. Novel Organisms
III. Development of Test Methods for the Detection, Identification, and Enumeration of Novel Organisms
IV. Developments of Test Methods for Assessing Fate of Novel Organisms
V. Development of Test Methods for Assessing Genetic Stability of Novel Organisms
VI. Development of Test Methods for Assessing Hazards of Released Novel Organisms
VII. Summary
VIII. Acknowledgements
IX. Literature Cited
Biotechnology Health Assessment Research Plan
I. Introduction
II. Health Effects Work Group Panel Recommendations
III. Discussion
IV. References
Environmental Engineering Research Support Proposal
I. Legislation
II. Regulatory Needs
III. Overall Program Approach
IV. Summary of Proposed Environmental Engineering Efforts Related to Regulatory Needs
Monitoring Techniques For Genetically Engineered Microorganisms
I. Introduction
II. Sampling Considerations
III. Monitoring Techniques
IV. Microcosm Test for Monitoring Techniques
V. Quality Assurance
VI. Conclusion
VII. Literature Cited
Appendix: List of ParticipantsProceedings from an EPA workshop on research needs involving biotechnology.