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 Hazard Identification
The hazard identification section addresses the nature and extent of the problem.
It should:
already provided a list of contaminants of concern for human and ecological
receptors).
b. Briefly summarize what is known about the capacity of contaminants of
concern to cause cancer or other adverse effects in laboratory animals and
in humans.
c. Describe whether there is the potential for bioaccumulation of these
contaminants through the food web to a human receptor.
(synergistically, antagonistically, or additively) as complex mixtures in
exerting toxic effects in humans.
A human health risk assessment hazard identification should also assess the
potential for exposure to concentrations in sediments which may result in acute
toxicity. However, because dredged material disposal sites are generally offshore,
acute exposure conditions are very unlikely.
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