EPA Media Advisory (HQ): TODAY: Top EPA Scientist to Discuss Data from Second Round of Dispersant Testing
*CONTACT:* EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-6794 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Aug. 2, 2010 * * * * *TODAY: Top EPA Scientist to Discuss Data from Second Round of Dispersant Testing* * * *WASHINGTON** - *Dr.* *Paul Anastas,* *the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's assistant administrator for research and development, will hold a press conference call *TODAY, Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m.* to discuss the data from EPA's second round of independent dispersant testing. On May 22, EPA directed BP to analyze potential alternative dispersants for toxicity and effectiveness. BP reported to EPA that they were unable to find a dispersant that is less toxic than Corexit 9500, the product currently in use. Following that, EPA began its own scientific research into eight dispersant products on the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule (NCP-PS). EPA released the first round of data on June 30. That testing found that none of the eight dispersants tested, including the product in use in the gulf, displayed biologically significant endocrine disrupting activity. In addition, toxicity tests of the dispersant product alone - not mixed with oil - showed that while all eight dispersants showed roughly the same effects, JD-2000 and Corexit 9500 proved to be the least toxic to small fish and JD-2000 and SAF-RON GOLD were the least toxic to the mysid shrimp. The data discussed on today's call looks at the acute toxicity of multiple concentrations of Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil alone and combinations of Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil with each of the eight dispersants Due to limited lines, this call is for credentialed members of the media only. Reporters wishing to join should dial (888) 539-8821 at 1:20p.m. and provide the conference ID, which is 92083884. The conference call name is "EPA's Dispersant Testing." International callers should dial (706) 758-2093 and provide the same conference ID. * * *WHO:* Dr. Paul Anastas, EPA assistant administrator for research and development *WHAT: *Press conference call to discuss results from EPA's second round of dispersant research *WHEN:* Monday, August 2 at 1:30 p.m. *WHERE:* *Reporters wishing to join should dial **(888) 539-8821 **at 1:20p.m.** and provide the conference ID, which is 92083884. ** The conference call name is "EPA's Dispersant Testing." International callers should dial **(706) 758-2093 and provide the same conference ID.* R262 * * Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. View all news releases related to emergency response [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_18&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] ________________________________________________________________________ BP Oil Spill Response: Web site [ http://www.epa.gov/bpspill ] | Get email updates [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/subscribe.html?code=USAEPA_389 ] EPA Seal You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA&login=##email## ]. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [ http://www.epa.gov/ ]. Visit Us on Facebook [ http://facebook.com/epa ] Visit Us on Twitter [ http://twitter.com/epagov ] Visit Us on YouTube [ http://youtube.com/usepagov ] Visit Us on flickr [ http://flickr.com/usepagov ] Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Washington DC 20460 . 202-564-4355