DoD and the Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR) work together in an interagency (IA) effort to
promote timely and efficient execution of ATSDR's public health activities at DoD
installations and sites. ATSDR's work includes public health assessment with
regard to potential exposures to hazardous substances in the environment,
engaging stakeholders, community involvement, health education, and completion
of toxicological profiles on priority substances. To accomplish this, it
is vital to facilitate the exchange of accurate and complete information
between DoD and ATSDR. As the DoD Lead Agency, APHC executes the IA
agreement, ensures funding, provides oversight and coordination, establishes
and chairs the Service Liaison workgroup, identifies yearly requirements,
negotiates the Annual Plan of Work, and serves in dispute resolution
between the Services and ATSDR. APHC also serves as the Army Liaison
to ATSDR.
