Does the IRED address potential amphibian (frog) risk?
EPA is in the process of evaluating data relating to potential effects of atrazine on amphibians from researchers representing eight universities. EPA is considering a number of additional new studies on potential amphibian risk. Where possible, raw data from these studies are being analyzed and study methods are being documented in order to perform our own, independent quality review of the studies. Additional information is expected to be submitted in the coming months, and the Consent Decree obligates EPA to review data relevant to these issues that is submitted before February 28, 2003 for an amendment to the IRED to be issued no later than January 31, 2003. OPP is planning to summarize all these studies in preparation for a FIFRA Science Advisory Panel (SAP) meeting where the potential effects of atrazine on amphibians will be discussed, and EPA will seek SAP guidance on the Agency’s assessment of these data and on other scientific issues concerning atrazine. The Agency’s amended
