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The National Academy of Sciences Report on Superfund and Mining Megasites: Lessons from the Coeur d’Alene River Basin; Final Publication © -- December 2005
NAS Press Release on Coeur d'Alene Prepublication Report - July 14, 2005 
Brief NAS Report (4 pp) - July 2005
Scientists back basin cleanup plan Spokesman Review - July 15, 2005
Basin Report supports EPA CDA Press - July 15, 2005
NAS Project Description - November 2003
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Enesta Jones (202) 564-7873 | The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has just published the final report of an independent evaluation of EPA's scientific and technical practices related to the Coeur d'Alene Basin Superfund site in northern Idaho. Cleanup areas examined include: site characterization, human and ecological assessment, remedial planning, and decision-making. EPA appreciates the Academy's scientific scrutiny and wishes to thank the distinguished panel members who contributed to the report.
EPA will carefully review the final report. We anticipate the report's recommendations will aid our long-standing commitment to use the best available science to protect the environment, human health and the communities of the Coeur d'Alene Basin. EPA will consider the NAS report's recommendations and, where appropriate translate those findings into action. We remain committed to working closely with the Coeur d'Alene Basin Commission, as well as the Commission's Technical Leadership Group and Citizens' Coordinating Council. |