The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect human health and the environment through regulation and enforcement of laws passed by Congress. This agency's publications document its efforts, outlining new policies, detailing enforcement challenges, identifying needs for new legislation, and describing innovative solutions. The collection spans a wide range of topics, reflecting the EPA's broad mandate.

This publication serves as a specific, dated reference point for chemical prioritization within the EPA's historical documentation. Its value lies in its snapshot of regulatory concerns at a particular time. The collection from which it is drawn showcases the breadth of the EPA's work across various environmental and health-related issues. The inferred authority perspective suggests this is a technical document for professionals in the field.