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regulatory framework (most notably Toxic Substances 
Control Act). 
o The EPA should continue to take an active role in 
promoting applied research and development of biological 
waste management processes and techniques, with 
particular emphasis on acquiring a better understanding 
*of the biology of relevant systems rather than on 
process design and engineering. 
o The EPA should sponsor further investigation .into the 
generation, dispersal, and control of biological 
aerosols. 
o The EPA should endeavor to monitor commercial and 
scientific developments in the field of applied genetics 
with the aim of identifying both imminent environemntal 
hazards and areas where this technology might be applied 
to pollution control problems. 
Response to these recommendations has yet to be evaluated. EPA, 
however, continues to be very actively engaged in developing its 
regulatory response to advances made possible through the use of 
rDNA technology. Current EPA activities include: 
1. Seminar series with the American Association for 
•the Advancement of Science on the effect of rDNA 
on the environment. 
2. Testimony before Congressman Gore regarding 
jurisdiction under TOSCA to regulate deliberate 
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