Risk Based Screening of Metals in Maryland Finfish Tissue, 1985-1997

This report presents the analysis of finfish tissue metals data that have been collected as part of the fish tissue-monitoring program. Future reports will provide risk-based screenings of bioaccumulatable organic contaminants in fish tissue samples, as well as risk-based screenings of organic and inorganic contaminants in shellfish tissue samples.

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The Maryland General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources.

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