The IOM staff and the committee wish to thank National Library of Medicine staff members Jeanne Goshorn, Michael Moore, and Melvin Spann for providing the committee with insight and updates on the TOXNET Web site. We appreciate the input provided by the individuals named in Appendix A who took the time to search TOXNET and to share their thoughts and search experiences with the committee.

This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC's Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation in the review of this report:

Bruce G. Buchanan, University of Pittsburgh;

Keith Burkhart, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center;

Terry Ann Jankowski, University of Washington;

Michael J. Kosnett, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center;

Trace Warner, Washington State Department of Health; and

M. Donald Whorton, M. Donald Whorton, M.D., Inc., Alameda, Calif.

While the individuals listed above have provided constructive comments and suggestions, it must be emphasized that responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution.