Complete List of Publications
Papers Presented at Meetings
Rao, V.R. 2005. Homeland Security Science and Technologies Programs Priorities and Trends for Future. GEIA Vision 2005 Conference. October, Washington, DC
Rao, V.R. 2005. Biodefense Vaccine Novel Risk Assessment Methods. 8th Annual USACHPPM Force Protection Conference, August, Louisville, KY
Rao, V.R. 2005. Biohazard Analysis for Biodefense Vaccine Candidates. U.S. Army CHPPM, March. Aberdeen PG, MD.
Rao, V.R. 2004. CBRN Countermeasures and DHS S&T Programs. GEIA Vision 2004 Conference. October, McLean, VA.
Rao, V.R. 2003. ICBRN Countermeasures in Homeland Security. GEIA Vision 2003 Conference. October, Washington, DC.
Rao, V. 2003. Bioterrorism and Conflict Management. George Mason University School of Public Policy, March. Arlington, VA.
Rao, V.R. 2002. CBRN Countermeasures Technology and Opportunities. GEIA 2002 Vision Conference. October 31, 2002. McLean, VA. (Invited Presentation).
Rao, V.R. 2002. Consolidation-Is it Relevant Outside the Federal Healthcare? GEIA Federal Healthcare IT Conference Ronald Regan Center, April 30, 2002. Washington, DC (Invited Presentation).
Rao, V.R. 2001. Background Concentrations of Hazardous Chemicals and Site Cleanup Levels for Protection of Ecosystems. Eco-Informa 2001-DOE Conference on Environmental Risks and the Global Community. Argannone National Laboratory, May 14-18, 2001, Argonne, IL.
Rao, V.R. 2001. Information Assurance in the Context of Public Health Informatics. GSA Regions 4 & 7 ADP Council of Southeastern States. 2001. Information Technology Acquisition Training Conference, November 2001. Biloxi, MS
Rao, V.R. 2000. Delayed Toxic Effects: Emerging Challenges to Chemical Biological Risk Analysis and Medical Treatment Strategies. CBMTS III AC-Laboratorium, Spiez, Switzerland, May 2000.
Rao, V.R. 1998. Comparative Analysis of the Guiding Rationale and Modeling Concepts in the Derivation of Ecological Soil Screening Criteria in the US, Europe, and Canada. 19th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Charlotte (NC), November 1998.
Rao, V.R. 1995. Drug as Carcinogens: Carcinogenic and Tumor Promoter Potential of Approved Drugs. Ninety-sixth Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, March 15-17, 1995, San Diego, CA.
Rao, V.R., M. Scharff, M. Lustik, A. Unger, and J. Penhune 1994. Biological Dosimetry and DNA Imaging Techniques As Biomarkers for Exposure Ä Application in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies. Symposium on the Development and Applications of Biomarkers. DOE-EH-0377T. US Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Safety and Health and Office of Occupational Medicine, April 15. Washington, DC p: 39-42.
Rao, V. R. and Levy, K. 1992. Noncancer Risks for Residents Located in the Vicinity of Dry Cleaners. 13th Annual Meeting of the American College of Toxicology, San Francisco, California, October 22-24. Abstract published in the J. Am. College Toxicol. 12:107, 1993.
Rao, V. R. 1991. Effects of Retinoids on Carcinogenesis Modification Ä Implication on its Effects as a Morphogen. 12th Annual Meeting of the American College of Toxicology, Savannah, Georgia, October 21-23. Abstract published in the J. Am. College Toxicol. 10:623, 1991.
Willett, J. D., V. R. Rao, S. Madan, and B. M. Zukerman (1991) Voltage-gated Calcium Channels of the L type in Caenorhabditis elegans, 8th International C. elegans Meeting, University of Wisconsin, Madison, June 1-5, 1991.
Rao. V. R. 1990. Hazard Identification and Toxicity Testing Methods in Occupational and Environmental Risk Assessment. Graduate Seminar Series in Risk Assessment, Department of Biology, George Mason University August 28 - December 4 1990.
Rao. V. R. 1990. Carcinogen Interactions Database Informal Workshop on Toxicological Interaction Data and Risk Assessment of Chemical Mixtures. Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, September 19, 1990, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rao. V. R. 1990. Binary Combination Effects of Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Chemicals. Workshop on Carcinogenic Mixtures, National Research Council [National Academy of Sciences (USA)], Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Jan 18-19, Tucson, Arizona. (Meeting proceedings: Krewski, D. and R. D. Thomas. Carcinogenic Mixtures, Risk Analysis. Vol. 12(1), March 1992.
Rao. V. R. 1988 Environmental Factors Modulating the Biochemical Mechanisms of Tumor Promotion. Wayne State University, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Detroit, MI.
Rao. V. R., J. W. Banning, K. Sankara Rao and C. S. Vaidyanathan (1986) Chemical Characterization and Studies on the Effect of Cryptosin on Cardiac ß-Adrenoceptors. Proc. 4th Federation of Asian and Oceanic Biochemists Congress, Singapore, pp.310.
Rao, V. R., K. Sankara Rao and C. S. Vaidyanathan (1986) Effects of Cryptosin on the B-adrenergic receptor densities in mammalian heart: Proc. IV Fed. Asian & Oceanic Biochemists Congress. Singapore, p. 311.
Rao, V. R., J. W. Banning, K. Sankara Rao, and C. S. Vaidyanathan (1986). Effect of Cryptosin-a new cardiac glycoside on the Calcium channel densities in guinea pig heart sarcolemmal membranes in vitro. Proc 55th Ann. Meet of Soc. Biol. Chemists (India), Trivandrum India, pp.12.
Rao, V. R., and R. G. Battu (1983). Phytochemical constituents of Erythrina umbrosa. H.B & K bark Proc III Fed. Asian & Oceanic Biochemists Congress, Bangkok, p. 76.
Book Chapters
Rao, V.R. and A. Unger. 1995. Dioxin Congeners Distribution in Biological Samples as Biomarkers for Exposure. In: Biomarkers and Occupational Health: Progress and Perspective. Joseph Henry Press (National Academy Press), Washington, DC, p:227-237. [Abstract]
Alm, A. and V.R. Rao. 1994. Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental Priorities. In: Hand Book for Carcinogen Testing, (II Edition) (H.A. Milman and E.K. Weisburger), Noyes Publication, Park Ridge, New Jersey, US, p: 701-705. [Abstract]
Professional Publications
Rao, V.R., Hinz, M., Roberts, B., and Fine, D. 2006. Toxicity Assessment of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus Vaccine Candidate Strain V3526. Vaccine, 24: 1710-1715.
Rao, V.R., Eilers, A., and C. Mancini. 2006. Select Agent Diagnostic Test Reporting Requirements—Exemptions and Implications to Biosecurity. Applied Biosafety (Review).
Rao, V.R., 2006. Tularemia: Comparative Risk Analysis of Vaccine Strains (Preparation).
Rao, V.R. 2006. Maximum Credible Event Analysis: A Review of its concepts and applications in the biodefense product development (Preparation).
Rao, V.R., Ghei, R., and Chambers, Y. 2005. Biofilms Research—Implications to Biosafety and Public Health. 2005. Applied Biosafety, 10(2):83-90.
Rao, V.R., Hinz, M., Roberts, B., and Fine, D. 2004. Environmental Hazard Assessment of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus Vaccine Candidate Strain V3526. Vaccine, 22(20), 2667-2673.
Rao, V., McCeney, W., Goldman, G., Luna, G., and Keith, S. 2003. Integration of Environmental Biosensor Data with the Secure Access Health Alert System. Proceedings of the National Defense Industrial Association 29th Annual Environmental and Energy Symposium and Exhibition. Pages: 471-476. April 7-9, 2003. Richmond, VA.
Rao, V.R. 2000. “Long-term Toxic Effects: Emerging Challenges to Chemical Biological Risk Analysis and Medical Treatment Strategies” Proceedings of the CBMTS III.
Rao, V.R. 2000. Bioterrorism: A Profile of the Reported Incidence. ASA Newsletter. (October) 2000.
Rao, V.R. 2000. "Long-term Toxic Effects: Emerging Challenges to Chemical Biological Risk Analysis and Medical Treatment Strategies" Journal of Medical Chemical Defense. May 2000, Spiez (Switzerland).
Sovcikova, E., M. Ursinyova, W. Ladislava, V. Rao, and M. Lustik. 1997. Effects on the Mental and Motor Abilities of Children Exposed to Low Levels of Lead in Bratislava. Toxic Subs. Mechanisms, 16:221-236. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., S. Mintz, C. Hadden. and B. Cornaby. 1996. Distribution of Contaminants in Aquatic Organisms from East Fork Poplar Creek. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Safety, 33:44-54. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. and A. Unger. 1995. A Novel Application of Competitive Binding Model in Dioxin Risk Assessment. Reg. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 21:108-116. [Abstract]
Rao, V.R. 1995. Risk Management--A Time for Innovative Approaches. Environmental Management, 19:313-320. [Abstract]
Rao, V.R. and A. Unger. 1995. Development of a Risk Assessment Model for Mixtures of Dioxin Congeners Based on Their Competitive Binding to the Ah Receptor. Env.Carcinogenesis Reviews, (J. Environmental Sci. Health Part C), C13:53-74. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., K. Levy, and M. Lustik. Logistic Regression of Inhalation Toxicities of Perchloroethylene: Application in Noncancer Risk Assessment. Reg. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 18: 233-247, 1993. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. Binary Combination Effects of some Pharmacologically Active Chemicals as Promoters of Tumorigenesis. J. Pharmaceutical Sci. 81(5): 403-407, 1992. [Abstract]
Coombs, D. W., F. F. Dyer, L. Robinson, and V. R. Rao. The Use of Neutron Activation Analysis for the Remedial Investigation of East Fork Poplar Creek and a Comparative Estimation of Human Health Risks Between Methods. Proc. Intl. Tropical Meeting on Nuclear and Haz. Waste Management Ä Spectrum 92. pp:1386-1390, 1992. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. Molecular Mechanism of Action of Dioxin--Implications on its Carcinogenic Potency Estimation. Toxic Sub. Journal, 8:335-351, 1991. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. Binary Effects of Carcinogens and Tumor Promoters Ä A Preliminary Chemical Structural Analysis of BCIDB and PCIDB. J. Tox. Environ. Health, 33: 237-248, 1991.[Abstract]
Mills, P., T. R. Fogg, V. R. Rao, and B. V. Rothkar. Environmental Pollution Measurement and QA in India's State Laboratories. 1991 ASQC Quality Transactions, 2.2.7(A): 4196-4201. [Abstract]
Rao. V. R. and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Chemistry and Biochemical Pharmacology of Cardiac Glycosides -A Review. J. Ind. Inst. Sci. 71: 329-364, 1991. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. and J. W. Banning. Interactions of Cryptosin Mammalian Cardiac ß-Adrenoceptors. Drug and Chem. Toxicol. 13(2&3): 173-194, 1990. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. and J. W. Banning. Cryptosin Induces Backbone Structural Changes in the Cardiac Na+ and K+-dependent Adenosine Triphosphatase. Biochemistry International, 22(2): 287-294, 1990. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. and J. W. Banning. Interactions of Cryptosin With Mammalian Cardiac Dihydropyridine-Specific Calcium Channels. Life Sciences, 47(18): 1667-1676, 1990. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., N. Narendra, M. A. Viswamitra, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Cryptosin, a Cardenolide From the Leaves of Cryptolepis buchanani. Phytochemistry, 28(4): 1203-1205, 1989. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., Dipak Dasgupta, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Effect of Cryptosin on Na,K-ATPase - A 31P NMR Spectroscopic Study. Biochem. Pharmacol. 38(12): 2039-2041, 1989.[Abstract]
Rao, V. R., Y-t. Woo, D. Lai, and J. C. Arcos. Database on the Promoters of Chemical Carcinogenesis. Env.Carcinogenesis Reviews, (J. Environmental Sci. Health Part C), C7(2): 145-386, 1989. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. Review of Certain Pharmaceuticals as Tumor Promoters. Dissertation, Wayne State University, 1988.
Rao, V. R., J. W. Banning, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Interactions of Cryptosin With Dihydropyridine (DHP) Type of Calcium Channels in Mammalian Cardiac Tissues. The FASEB Journal, 2(5): 1133, 1988. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. Isolation, Characterization and Mode of Action of a New Cardenolide-- Cryptosin.Thesis, Indian Institute of Science, 1987. (Published as an Abstract, V. R. Rao (1991) J. Indian Inst. Sci. 71:57-59. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., K. Sankara Rao, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Cryptosin - a New Cardenolide From Tissue Culture and Intact Plants of Cryptolepis buchanani. Plant Cell Reports, 6: 291-293, 1987. [Abstract]
Banning, J. W., T. Baginski, V. R. Rao, and A. Abram. Effect of Daunorubicin on Dihydropyridine-Sensitive Binding Sites in Cardiac Sarcolemma. Biochem. Pharmacol. 36(24): 4362-4366, 1987.[Abstract]
Banning, J. W., T. Baginski, V. R. Rao, and A. Abram. Effect of Daunorubicin on Dihydropyridine-Sensitive Calcium Channels in Cardiac Sarcolemma. The Pharmacologist, 29(3):206, 1987.
Banning, J. W., V. R. Rao, and A. Abram. Daunorubicin Decreases ß-Adrenoceptor Concentrations in Cardiac Tissue. Fed.Proc. 45(3):562, 1986.
Rao, V. R., K. Sankara Rao, and C. S. Vaidyanathan (1986). Chemical Characterization of Cryptosin, a New Cardiac Glycoside. In: Contemporary themes in Biochemistry, ICSU Short Reports (O.L.Kon., Eds), Vol 6, pp: 310-311, 1986. [Abstract]
Rao, V.R., J. W. Banning., K. Sankara Rao and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Effect of Cryptosin --a New Cardio-Active Steroid Acting on the ß-Adrenoceptors of Mammalian Heart. In: Contemporary themes in Biochemistry, ICSU Short Reports (O.L.Kon., Eds) Vol. 6, pp:312-313, and 1986. [Abstract]
Narendra, N., V. R. Rao, M. A. Viswamitra, K. Sankara Rao, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Structure of Cryptosin Monohydrate - a New Cardio-Active Glycoside. Acta. Crystallographica, C43:1562-1564, 1986. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., K. Sankara Rao, and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Phytochemical Constituents of Cultured Cells of Eucalyptus tereticornis SM. Plant Cell Reports, 3: 231-233, 1986. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R. and K. Sankara Rao. Tissue Culture of Forest Trees: Clonal Multiplication of Eucalyptus grandis. Plant Science, 40: 51-55, 1985. [Abstract]
Rao, V. R., K. Sankara Rao and C. S. Vaidyanathan. Plant Tissue Culture for the Production of Secondary Metabolites--A Biotechnological View. Indian J. Pharm. Sci. 47(2):88, 1985.
Rao, V. R. Phytochemical Investigations on the Seeds and Bark of Erythrina umbrosa H.B & K., Thesis, University of Bangalore, 1983.
Anadalwar, T. R. and V. R. Rao. Weeds as a Main Source of Ayurvedic Formulations. In: Proc. 8th Asian-Pacific Weed Sci.Conf. Vol. II, pp.: 55-70, 1981. [Abstract]
Technical Reports
Radionuclear countermeasure systems architecture assessment (RNCSAA). Appendix G: Waterways WMD threat scenarios. 2005. Submitted to the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)/Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Phase 1 study (Subcontract to ARA under SPAWAR Contract N66001-05-C-6006). pages: 86-122.
Venezeulan Equine Encephalitis Virus Vaccine Candidate Strain V3526: Hazard Assessment. 2003. Submitted to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), Select Agent Programs (under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024), Frederick, MD.
Review of Biofilm Literature-Biofilm Resistance and Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents. 2003. Technical Review submitted to EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs, Antimicrobial Division (Under Contract No. 68-W-01-007), Washington DC.
Clinical Research Information System (CRIS). Integrated Analysis Report (IAR). 2002. Submitted to the National Institutes of Health (under contract, Task order tracking number C-2101). Bethesda, MD.
Review of Microbial Resistance Literature to Antiseptic and Disinfectant Compounds. 2002. Technical Review submitted to EPA, Office of Science Coordination and Policy (Under EPA Contract No. 68-W-01-007), Washington DC.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Formaldehyde Scenario at Southern Research Institute (Birmingham, Alabama). 2000. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Tularemia aerosol scenario at BioScience (Baltimore, MD). 1999. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Vaccinia aerosol scenario at BioReliance (Rockville, MD). 1999. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Q-Fever aerosol scenario at CSL (Australia). 1999. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis aerosol scenario at Greer (Lenoir, NC) and NCI (Frederick, MD). 1999. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Maximum Credible Event Analysis: Vaccine aerosol scenario at McKesson (Rockville, MD). 1988. Prepared as a part of the hazard analysis in support of Environmental Documentation for biodefense vaccine products under the Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (Contract No. DAMD17-98-C-8024). Frederick, MD.
Rao, V.R.: Summary of Toxicity Studies of Cadmium and Copper in the Derivation of Benchmarks to Plants, Invertebrates, and Microbial Processes by the Canadian, Dutch, Australian, and US Agencies for Environmental Protection. Prepared for EPA/OERR (Under Contract No. 68-W7-0051), Washington, DC. September 1998.
Rao, V.R.: Background Concentrations of Contaminants for Which Ecological Soil Screening Levels are Under Development. Prepared for EPA/OERR (Under Contract No. 68-W7-0051), Washington, DC. January 1999.
Rao, V.R.: Quantitative Analysis of the US Army Health Promotion Program Health Risk Appraisal Database: Summary Report 1991-95. and Five Annual Reports for the Years 1991-95. 1995. Health Risk Appraisal Program, USCHPPM (Aberdeen PG, MD). October 1997.
Department of Transportation Dermal Toxicity Evaluation of Neutralized CAIS. Prepared for the US Army Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Program (NSCMP), Edgewood, MD. July, 1997.
Rao, V.R., Anderson, E. L., and Wilson, J.: Review and Comments on The Risk Assessment Support to the Development of Technical Standards for Emissions From Combustion Units Burning Hazardous Wastes. Prepared for the EPA, Office of Solid Waste (EPA Contract No. 68-W4-0030), and July, 1996.
Robinson, S.I., Fiester, A.J., and Rao, V.R.: Potential for Adverse Interactions Between Candidate Anti-Emetic Drugs and Militarily Relevant Medications: An Analysis Based on Published Drug Data and Knowledge of Interaction Mechanisms. Prepared for the NATO Army Armaments Group Project Group 29 on Drug(s) for the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (USDNA Contract No. DNA001-C-93-0204), May 1996.
Rao, V.R.: Quantitative Analysis of the 1995 Health Risk Appraisal Database of the US Army's Health Promotion Program. Health Risk Appraisal Program, USCHPPM (Aberdeen PG, MD). November 1996.
Rao, V.R.: Toxicity and Biological Fate of Chromium and Its Compounds. Affidavit prepared as a toxicological expert in the case, Interfaith Community Organization vs. Robert C. Shinn Jr., et al., at the Unites States District Court, District of New Jersey. Prepared for the Law Offices of Terry, Pravlick and Wagner (Washington, DC) to assist risk assessment of hazardous waste sites at Liberty State Park, in Hudson County, New Jersey. May 1996.
Physiological Personal Status Monitoring Working Group Meeting: Report on Technical Presentations and Panel Discussion. Prepared for the Army Operational Medicine Research Program, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Ft. Detrick, MD. January 1996.
Caffeine: A Brief Pharmacotherapeutic Review. Prepared as a decision-support review for the US Army Operational Medicine Program, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Ft. Detrick. SAIC Contract Number DAMD-17-93-C-3141. August 1995.
Blast Program Review: Meeting report on the Technical Presentations and Panel Discussion. Prepared for the Army Operational Medicine Research Program, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Ft. Detrick, MD. August, 1995.
Rao, V.R.: Hazard and Toxicity Assessment of Fenton Reaction in the RETECH Demonstration Test. Prepared for the EPA's Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) Program, Cincinnati (OH). January 1995.
Report on the Peer Review Panel on the Risk Assessment Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities: Revised Draft of Risk Assessment Implementation Guidance for the Hazardous Combustion Facilities, EPA Office of Solid Waste (Under Contract) July 1994.
Rao, V. R.: Noncancer Health Risks for Residents Located in the Vicinity of Drycleaners, Submitted to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in partial fulfillment as a requirement under the AAAS/EPA Environmental Science and Engineering Fellowships, August, 1992.
Rao, V. R.: Risk Prioritization: National Trends, Forecasts, and Options for the Army, Submitted to Army Environmental Policy Institute (Champaign, IL) (Contract No. DACA 88-92-D-0002), Dated: June 26, 1992. 87 pp.
Rao, V. R.: Acute Exposure Evaluation for the Non-populated Areas at Bunker Hill. Superfund, US Environmental Protection Agency (Region X) (Contract No. 06-0788030822020), Seattle, Washington 98101.
Rao, V. R.: Dioxin Mechanism of Action. Toxics Cleanup Program, The Washington State Department of Ecology (Contract No. C0089006), Olympia, WA 98054, 1991, 23 pp.
Rao, V. R.: Tier I Human Health Criteria for Methylene Chloride (CAS No. 75-09-2). Office of Water Enforcement and Permits. US Environmental Protection Agency (for Michigan State Department of Natural Resources). Contract No. 68-C8-0066. Washington, DC 20460.
Rao, V. R.: Tier I Human Health Criteria for Benzene (CAS No. 71-43-2). Office of Water Enforcement and Permits. US Environmental Protection Agency (for Michigan State Department of Natural Resources). Contract No. 68-C8-0066. Washington, DC 20460.
Rao, V. R.: An Overview on the Potential Health Impact of A Petroleum Crude Oil Spill on Human and Grazing Animals. US Environmental Protection Agency (Region VIII) (EPA Contract No. 68-W9-0008), Denver, CO 80202. 22 pp.
Rao, V. R.: Class C Carcinogens: Criteria for Classification. Toxics Cleanup Program, The Washington State Department of Ecology (Contract No. C0089006), Olympia, WA 98054, 1991, 18 pp.
Rao, V. R.: Database on Promoters of Chemical Carcinogenesis. Toxicant Interaction in Multiple and Mixture Chemical Exposure Program, Office of Toxic Substances, US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, 1989, 234 pp.
