President's Risk Commission revises draft report, release set for January

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The President's Commission on Risk Assessment and Risk Management is undertaking a revision of its draft report to include more details. It is scheduled to be issued in Jan. 1997, together with a primer on risk science. The report is aimed at developing a comprehensive framework that federal agencies can use as basis in making decisions about cancer risks and other health effects due to hazardous substances. Entitled 'Risk Assessment and Risk Management in Regulatory Decision-Making,' it has been lauded by the EPA's Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, the Dept. of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the Environmental Defense Fund, among others.

Risk assessment, Reports, Hazardous substances, Risk factors (Health)

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Stirring

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Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, is involved in a territorial dispute with Guyana over land west of the river Essequibo, which is rich in minerals. This dispute was supposed to have been settled in the 19th century by a verdict that was not accepted by Venezuela. Chavez has also angered the Colombian government by planning to hold talks with rebels from a guerillas groups called FARC. Venezuelans are affected by recession and may not be distracted by Chavez's nationalism.

Political aspects, Venezuela, Guyana, Venezuelan foreign relations, Guyanese foreign relations

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Charter on the rebound

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Issues are presented concerning the effect of the terrorist attacks on Washington and New York on September 11, 2001 on the chartered boat industry. A list of business enterprises which charter boats is included.

Economic aspects, Recreation, Boating industry, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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