Alfonse D'Amato: “Given our shared concerns over the importance of the science in this new field of scientific inquiry, would it not be…”

“Given our shared concerns over the importance of the science in this new field of scientific inquiry, would it not be appropriate for the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of both the potential effects and the actual and potential exposures of humans to synthetic and naturally occurring hormonally active agents in the environment? The study could address a number of important issues central to the development of an effective screening program, such as how to select and prioritize chemicals and samples for testing, which test or tests to include in a screening program, and the most appropriate way to use the resulting information in developing risk estimates.”