Answer to Question 1b:

• The nature of concerns and complaints of the community.
• The pertinent hazards, chemical exposures, associated with this industry.
Toxicology data regarding the substances of interest.
• Potential routes of exposure, air, food, water, dermal or skin contact, workplace versus environment.

Find out whether this a concern based upon an observed pattern of illness or else based upon knowledge of contamination and questions/concerns regarding health risks or health effects.

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