Opinion ID: 314135
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Literature Sources

Text: The principal source in the scientific literature used by EPA, HEW's Atmospheric Emissions from the Manufacture of Portland Cement, [93] is called into question by petitioner on the ground that the test methods used to compile the results of the study were at odds with those used by EPA in its own tests. [94] While counsel for EPA disclaims reliance on the source, the study was cited in the EPA's Statement of Reasons, and EPA should address itself to this contention on remand. In this connection, a comment on the proper use of scientific literature may be in order. If such literature is relied upon, the agency should indicate which particular findings of that literature are significant. A generalized reference, to a work as a whole, will avail the agency little if a problem arises on judicial review. On remand, any findings in the literature that are relied on by EPA should be specifically indicated. The same procedure is contemplated here as for the test data not submitted to the manufacturers prior to promulgation of the rule, that there be opportunity for comment, and an explanation presenting the EPA position on any challenge. [95]