Phase 1 - A technical assessment phase
Phase 2 - A public review phase
Phase 3 - A strategy development phase

The ranking took place during Phases 1 and 2. In Phase 1, each of the three Technical Committees (Human Health, Quality of Life, and Ecosystems) assessed the best available scientific information regarding a list of critical environmental issues and then ranked these issues. In Phase 2, the Public Advisory Committee took into consideration these rankings and public comments to construct their final Integrated Ranking of Environmental Risks.

The Technical Committees were comprised of representatives from Governmental Agencies and the Scientific/Academic Community, while the Public Advisory Committee was comprised entirely of members of the General Public.

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