Specifically, what research efforts is EPA undertaking to learn more about endocrine disruptors?
EPA has developed its own research strategy and is working with other agencies to develop a comprehensive research strategy for the Federal Government. This effort is being expanded in the hope that an international strategy can be established, coordinated with both the public and private sectors. The goals of EPA’s overall research strategy are to (1) establish priorities for the allocation of the Agency’s research funds; (2) serve as a basis for coordination and communication among other principally involved Federal agencies; and (3) provide a basic research framework for regulatory programs within EPA. With respect to specific projects, research on various aspects of hormone disruptors has been ongoing at EPA’s laboratories and in collaboration with non-EPA scientists. Some of the work has looked at the reproductive effects of certain pesticides, evaluated human sperm count and fertility relationships, and studied reproductive problems among alligators and fish populations in Lake A
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