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Appendix A: Statement of Task
Pages 177-178

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... Given that some biological agents degrade rapidly without treatment so that decontamination is not necessary, the committee will first identify members of each key group that require decontamination, and then select one or two representatives of each key group for in-depth assessment. In addition to lethal pathogens, the committee may also consider pathogens that may typically be nonlethal, but whose virulence may result in the incapacitation of large numbers of people, thereby causing disruption and panic.
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... Quantitative nsk assessment models: The committee will examine existing quantitative risk assessment models and evaluate whether these models can be adapted for purposes of assessing the safety of decontaminated public transportahon facilities or whether new models need to be developed. In either case, the committee will develop the conceptual components of the four nsk assessment steps (hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose response assessment, and nsk charactenzation)
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