What is the Department of Health (DOH)?
The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for public health and disease control. It is responsible for the preparation of three types of documents for communities near hazardous waste sites: Public Health Assessments, Health Consultations, and Exposure Investigations. The DOH does not make or enforce regulations pertaining to hazardous waste.
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