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Fundamentals Of Aquatic Toxicology: Effects, Environmental Fate And Risk Assessment


Edition: 2nd
Author(s): Rand, Gary M.
ISBN10:  1560320915
ISBN13:  9781560320913
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  10/5/1995
Publisher(s): CRC

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Table of Contents
Contributors xv
Preface xix
Preface to the First Edition xxi
Introduction 1(2)
Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology
3(68)
G. M. Rand
P. G. Wells
L. S. McCarty
Aquatic Toxicology
3(1)
A Short History of Aquatic Toxicology
4(4)
The Aquatic Environment
8(8)
Factors that Affect the Environmental Concentration of Chemicals
16(2)
Basic Toxicological Concepts and Principles
18(3)
Factors that Influence Toxicity
21(2)
Toxic Agents and Their Effects
23(5)
Examination of Concentration-Response Relationships
28(6)
Toxicity Testing
34(10)
Interpreting Toxicity Test Data
44(10)
Biomonitoring
54(2)
Toxicity Data and Environmental Regulations
56(1)
Summary
57(1)
Literature Cited
57(9)
Supplemental Reading
66(5)
Part I EFFECTS---TOXICITY TESTING
Freshwater Tests
71(32)
J. D. Cooney
Introduction
71(1)
Freshwater Toxicity Test Procedures
72(2)
Methodology
74(8)
General Procedures
82(12)
Factors that Modify Toxicity
94(3)
Variability of Test Results
97(1)
Literature Cited
98(5)
Saltwater Tests
103(32)
G. S. Ward
Introduction
103(1)
General Saltwater Toxicity Test Methodology/Procedures
103(23)
Developing Community Tests
126(5)
Literature Cited
131(4)
Algae and Vascular Plant Tests
135(36)
M. A. Lewis
Introduction
135(1)
Terminology
136(1)
The Need for Phytotoxicity Data
137(1)
Test Methods: Algae
137(11)
Test Methods: Vascular Plants
148(4)
Bioconcentration
152(1)
Photosynthesis
152(1)
Multispecies Test Methods
152(6)
Representative Phytotoxicity Data
158(1)
Summary
158(2)
Literature Cited
160(9)
Supplemental Reading
169(2)
Sexual Reproduction Tests with Marine Seaweeds (Macroalgae)
171(18)
G. B. Thursby
R. L. Steele
Introduction
171(1)
Terminology
172(1)
Champia Parvula
172(8)
Laminaria Saccharina
180(3)
Fucus
183(3)
Summary
186(1)
Literature Cited
187(2)
Sea Urchin Sperm Cell Test
189(18)
G. A. Chapman
Introduction
189(1)
Basic Studies of Sea Urchin Gametes
190(2)
Sperm Cell Test Development
192(9)
Discussion
201(3)
Literature Cited
204(1)
Supplemental Reading
205(2)
FETAX---A Developmental Toxicity Assay Using Frog Embryos
207(24)
J. A. Bantle
Introduction
207(2)
FETAX Literature Review
209(1)
Terminology
210(1)
FETAX Reference Sources
210(1)
Test Organism
211(1)
FETAX End Points and Exposure Regimens
212(2)
FETAX Positive and Negative Controls
214(1)
FETAX Methodology
215(9)
Data Analysis and Interpretation
224(4)
Validation Study Results
228(1)
Summary and Conclusions
228(1)
Acknowledgments
228(1)
Literature Cited
228(3)
Sediment Tests
231(26)
C. G. Ingersoll
Introduction
231(1)
Terminology
231(1)
Characteristics of Sediment
232(1)
General Principles of Sediment Toxicity Tests
232(1)
Sediment Quality Assessment
233(1)
Sediment Quality Criteria and Bioavailability
234(2)
Remediation of Contaminated Sediment
236(1)
Methodology
237(6)
Interpretation and Significance of Results
243(3)
Case Studies
246(3)
Summary
249(2)
Literature Cited
251(4)
Supplemental Reading
255(2)
Field Studies
257(50)
R. L. Graney
J. P. Giesy
J. R. Clark
Introduction
257(2)
Terminology
259(5)
``Natural'' Field Studies
264(3)
Simulated Field Studies
267(28)
Conclusions
295(1)
Literature Cited
296(8)
Supplemental Reading
304(3)
Statistical Analysis
307(38)
M. R. Ellersieck
T. W. La Point
Introduction
307(1)
Considerations for Designing Experiments
308(7)
Methods Commonly Used for Continuous Random Variables
315(4)
Linear Statistical Model and the Analysis of Variance
319(9)
Nonparametric Techniques
328(1)
The Main Kinds of Experimental Designs
329(2)
Linear and Multiple Regression
331(2)
The Analysis of Covariance
333(1)
Multivariate Techniques
333(2)
Methods Commonly Used for the Discrete Random Variable
335(4)
Summary
339(1)
Acknowledgments
339(1)
Literature Cited
339(1)
Supplemental Reading
340(1)
Appendices
341(4)
Good Laboratory Practices
345(26)
N. DiGiulio
A. V. Malloy
Introduction
345(1)
Background
345(1)
Terminology
346(1)
Scope and General Description of the GLP Regulations
347(13)
QA/QC Program Designs
360(8)
Future Focus
368(1)
Literature Cited
369(1)
Supplemental Reading
370(1)
Immunotoxicology in Fish
371(34)
D. P. Anderson
M. G. Zeeman
Introduction---Justifications and Investigational Procedures
371(1)
Terminology
372(2)
Fish Immunology---Defensive Responses
374(9)
Assays and Applications---Immunological Methodologies
383(8)
Immunotoxicology---Effects of Classes of Toxicants
391(7)
Summary, Conclusions, and Future Research
398(2)
Acknowledgments
400(1)
Literature Cited
400(4)
Supplemental Reading
404(1)
Environmental Genotoxicology
405(16)
L. R. Shugart
Introduction
405(1)
Terminology
406(1)
Basic Mechanisms of DNA Damage
406(2)
Analytical Techniques
408(4)
In Situ Environmental Genotoxicity Studies with Aquatic Species
412(4)
Potential Value of Environmental Genotoxicology
416(1)
Summary
417(1)
Acknowledgments
417(1)
Literature Cited
417(2)
Supplemental Reading
419(2)
Carcinogenicity Tests Using Aquarium Fish
421(28)
W. E. Hawkins
W. W. Walker
R. M. Overstreet
Introduction
421(1)
Fundamental Concepts in Carcinogenesis
422(5)
Use of Small Fish to Detect Chemical Carcinogens
427(4)
Considerations in the Design of Carcinogenicity Tests Using Small Fish
431(2)
Analysis of Carcinogen-Induced Lesions in Small-Fish Carcinogenicity Studies
433(5)
Methodology in Small-Fish Carcinogenicity Bioassays
438(3)
Summary
441(1)
Acknowledgments
441(1)
Literature Cited
441(5)
Supplemental Reading
446(3)
Part II ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Transport and Transformation Processes
449(44)
W. J. Lyman
Introduction
449(2)
Terminology
451(2)
Organic Chemicals
453(18)
Inorganic Chemicals
471(16)
Organometallics
487(1)
Literature Cited
488(4)
Supplemental Reading
492(1)
Bioaccumulation and Bioavailability in Multiphase Systems
493(30)
A. Spacie
L. S. McCarty
G. M. Rand
Introduction
493(1)
Terminology
494(2)
Major Processes Affecting Uptake
496(11)
Predictive Models and Experimental Approaches
507(8)
Conclusions and Future Directions
515(1)
Acknowledgments
516(1)
Literature Cited
516(5)
Supplemental Reading
521(2)
Biochemical Mechanisms: Metabolism, Adaptation, and Toxicity
523(40)
R. T. Di Giulio
W. H. Benson
B. M. Sanders
P. A. Van Veld
Introduction
523(1)
Terminology
524(1)
Biotransformation: Phase I and Phase II Reactions
524(14)
Activated Oxygen Metabolism and Oxidative Stress
538(7)
Metal Metabolism and Toxicity
545(3)
The Cellular Stress Response
548(5)
Summary
553(1)
Literature Cited
553(7)
Supplemental Reading
560(3)
Fate Modeling
563(26)
D. Mackay
L. A. Burns
G. M. Rand
Introduction
563(1)
Fundamentals of Modeling
564(7)
The Mass Balance Concept
571(3)
Fate and Effect Models of Interest in Aquatic Toxicology
574(6)
An Illustrative One-Compartment Case Study
580(4)
Concluding Thoughts
584(1)
Literature Cited
584(2)
Supplemental Reading
586(3)
Part III ASSESSMENT
Exposure/Effects, Environmental Legislation, and Hazard/Risk
Exposure/Effects
Ecosystem Effects: Functional End Points
589(20)
J. Cairns Jr.
B. R. Niederlehner
E. P. Smith
Introduction
589(1)
Commonly Measured Functional Attributes
590(2)
Observed Effects of Chemicals on Function of Ecosystems
592(1)
Rationale for Selection of Functional End Points
593(6)
Screening Functional End Points for Assessment and Monitoring
599(2)
Statistical Issues in Ecosystem Studies
601(2)
Incorporating Functional End Points into Management
603(1)
Summary
604(1)
Literature Cited
604(3)
Supplemental Reading
607(2)
Structure-Activity Relationships
609(48)
R. L. Lipnick
Introduction
609(4)
Historical Background
613(3)
Basic Concepts
616(8)
Use of QSAR Models for Estimation of Physicochemical and Biological Properties (Exposure Assessment)
624(6)
Use of QSAR Models for Ecotoxicity (Effects Assessment)
630(12)
Summary of QSAR Models for Ecotoxicity
642(1)
Literature Cited
643(14)
Environmental Legislation
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
657(12)
L. W. Touart
Introduction
657(1)
General Ecotoxicology and Environmental Testing Requirements under FIFRA
658(5)
Risk Assessment under FIFRA
663(5)
Literature Cited
668(1)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Interagency Testing Committee: Data Developed under Section 4 of TSCA
669(34)
J. D. Walker
Introduction
669(1)
Chemical Testing under the Toxic Substances Control Act
669(1)
The TSCA Interagency Testing Committee
670(1)
The EPA's Implementation of ITC's Testing Recommendations
671(9)
The Chemical Industry's Development of Aquatic Toxicity, Bioconcentration, and Chemical Fate Test Data under TSCA Section 4
680(18)
Literature Cited
698(5)
Ecotoxicity Testing and Estimation Methods Developed under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
703(14)
M. G. Zeeman
Introduction
703(1)
The New Chemical Review Process
703(4)
Hazard Assessment and Ecotoxicology
707(2)
QSAR Development
709(2)
Assessment Factors for Ecotoxicity
711(2)
Conclusions
713(1)
Acknowledgments
713(1)
Literature Cited
713(4)
The Clean Water Act
717(18)
G. W. Hudiburgh, Jr.
Introduction
717(1)
Terminology
717(3)
The Clean Water Act and Its Implementation
720(11)
Emerging Activities
731(1)
Summary and Conclusions
731(1)
Literature Cited
732(3)
FDA's Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act
735(28)
P. G. Vincent
Introduction
735(1)
Terminology
736(6)
Pertinent NEPA Legal Issues
742(1)
The Environmental Assessment
743(19)
Literature Cited
762(1)
Role of the OECD in Chemicals Control and International Harmonization of Testing Methods
763(12)
N. J. Grandy
Introduction---The OECD and Its Environment Programme
763(1)
Chemical Safety and the OECD
764(1)
Management of Chemicals
764(1)
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals
764(5)
Other OECD Chemicals Programme Activities
769(2)
Summary
771(1)
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals: List of Guidelines Currently Available (December 1994)
771(1)
Supplemental Reading
772(3)
Environmental Regulation in the European Community
775(28)
J. Blok
F. Balk
Introduction---Environmental Awareness from a European Historical Perspective
775(3)
The Story of the Soapers
778(4)
Structure of the European Community with Regard to Environmental Legislation
782(3)
A Short Review of Environmental Directives in the European Community
785(7)
Environmental Legislation in View of the Basic Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
792(2)
The ``Key'' to Classification
794(2)
Lessons from Interlaboratory Ring Tests
796(5)
Outlook
801(1)
Literature Cited
801(2)
Hazard/Risk
Introduction
Introduction to Ecological Risk Assessment for Aquatic Toxic Effects
803(14)
G. W. Suter II
Introduction
803(1)
Terminology
804(1)
Risk Assessment Paradigms
805(8)
Quantitative Methods of Risk Characterization
813(1)
Conclusions
814(1)
Literature Cited
815(1)
Supplemental Reading
816(1)
General Types of Aquatic Assessments
817(10)
R. K. Markarian
Introduction---What Is Aquatic Assessment?
817(1)
Types of Assessments
818(5)
Planning the Assessment
823(1)
Conclusions
824(1)
Literature Cited
824(1)
Supplemental Reading
825(2)
Hazard Risk
Case Studies
Predicting the Effects of Insecticides on Aquatic Systems and the Waterfowl that Use Them
827(32)
P. J. Sheehan
A. Baril
P. Mineau
D. J. Paustenbach
Introduction
827(1)
Problem Definition
827(10)
Risk Assessment Approach
837(18)
Literature Cited
855(4)
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS)
859(24)
R. J. Larson
D. M. Woltering
Introduction
859(5)
Terminology
864(1)
Introduction to LAS
864(3)
Level I Risk Assessment
867(3)
Level II Risk Assessment
870(10)
Summary
880(1)
Literature Cited
881(2)
A Hazardous Waste Site at the Naval Weapons Station, Concord, Ca.
883(20)
K. D. Jenkins
C. R. Lee
J. F. Hobson
Introduction
883(1)
The Conceptual Framework
884(10)
Exposure Assessment
894(2)
Effects Assessment
896(4)
Risk Evaluation
900(1)
Risk Management
901(1)
Literature Cited
901(2)
Effluents
903(36)
P. B. Dorn
R. van Compernolle
Introduction
903(1)
Terminology
904(14)
The Toxicity Identification Evaluation Process
918(13)
Sediments
931(1)
Bioconcentration
932(1)
Summary
933(3)
Literature Cited
936(3)
Glossary 939(8)
Appendix 947(136)
Index 1083

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