Ecological Risk Assessment For Contaminated Sites

Author : Glenn W. Suter II,Rebecca A. Efroymson,Bradley E. Sample,Daniel S. Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420056697

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Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites by Glenn W. Suter II,Rebecca A. Efroymson,Bradley E. Sample,Daniel S. Jones Pdf

Love Canal. Exxon Valdez. Times Beach. Sacramento River Spill. Amoco Cadiz. Seveso. Every area of the world has been affected by improper waste disposal and chemical spills. Common hazardous waste sites include abandoned warehouses, manufacturing facilities, processing plants, and landfills. These sites poison the land and contaminate groundwater and drinking water. A sequel to the bestselling Ecological Risk Assessment, Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites focuses on how to perform ecological risk assessments for Superfund sites and locations contaminated by improper disposal of wastes, or chemical spills. It integrates the authors' extensive experience in assessing ecological risks at U.S. government sites with techniques and examples from assessments performed by others. Conducting an ecological risk assessment on a contaminated site provides the information needed to make decisions concerning site remediation. The first rule of good risk assessment is "don't do anything stupid". With the practical preparation you get from Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites you won't.

Author : Glenn W. Suter II
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992-10-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0873718755

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Ecological Risk Assessment by Glenn W. Suter II Pdf

Recently, environmental scientists have been required to perform a new type of assessment-ecological risk assessment. This is the first book that explains how to perform ecological risk assessments and gives assessors access to the full range of useful data, models, and conceptual approaches they need to perform an accurate assessment. It explains how ecological risk assessment relates to more familiar types of assessments. It also shows how to organize and conduct an ecological risk assessment, including defining the source, selecting endpoints, describing the relevant features of the receiving environment, estimating exposure, estimating effects, characterizing the risks, and interacting with the risk manager. Specific technical topics include finding and selecting toxicity data; statistical and mathematical models of effects on organisms, populations, and ecosystems; estimation of chemical fate parameters; modeling of chemical transport and fate; estimation of chemical uptake by organisms; and estimation, propagation, and presentation of uncertainty. Ecological Risk Assessment also covers conventional risk assessments, risk assessments for existing contamination, large scale problems, exotic organisms, and risk assessments based on environmental monitoring. Environmental assessors at regulatory agencies, consulting firms, industry, and government labs need this book for its approaches and methods for ecological risk assessment. Professors in ecology and other environmental sciences will find the book's practical preparation useful for classroom instruction. Environmental toxicologists and chemists will appreciate the discussion of the utility for risk assessment of particular toxicity tests and chemical determinations.

Author : Glenn W. Suter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:803854440

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Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites by Glenn W. Suter Pdf

Author : C. Gaudet,Canada. Environment Canada,Canada. Ecosystem Conservation Directorate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Ecological risk assessment
ISBN : ERDC:35925002587407

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A Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment at Contaminated Sites in Canada by C. Gaudet,Canada. Environment Canada,Canada. Ecosystem Conservation Directorate Pdf

"A framework for ecological risk assessment (ERA) is proposed as a step in the provision of guidance and the promotion of consistency in site assessment and remediation in Canada under the National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program (NCSRP). This report fulfils two distinct functions: (1) it proposes a framework for ERA under the NCSRP, and (2) it critically reviews the ERA literature. Methods of human health risk assessment were not reviewed under this contract"--Abstract.

Author : N.M. Van Straalen,Hans Løkke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461563617

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Ecological Risk Assessment of Contaminants in Soil by N.M. Van Straalen,Hans Løkke Pdf

Many industrialized and developing countries are faced with the assessment of potential risks associated with contaminated land. A variety of human activities have left their impacts on soils in the form of elevated and locally high concentrations of potential toxicants. In several cases sources have not yet been stopped and contamination continues. Decisions on the management of contaminated sites and on the regulation of chemicals in the terrestrial environment require information on the extent to which toxicants adversely affect the life support function of soils. Ecological insights into the soil as an ecosystem may support such decisions. This book reviews the latest ecological principles that should be considered in this respect.

Author : John Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9069601389

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Ecological risk assessment of contaminated land : decision support for site specific investigations ; [LIBERATION] by John Jensen Pdf

Author : Canada. Contaminated Sites Management Working Group,Dillon Consulting
Publisher : Le Groupe de travail
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : UIUC:30112052178156

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A Federal Approach to Contaminated Sites by Canada. Contaminated Sites Management Working Group,Dillon Consulting Pdf

This document has been developed to provide a common federal approach to managing contaminated sites under federal custody. The intended audience for this approach is managers & operational personnel who are responsible for managing contaminated sites on federal lands. The approach incorporates risk-based environmental management which assesses risks to human health & the natural environment under current & intended-use scenarios and implements risk management solutions considered to be protective of those risks. Objectives, methodologies, and intended outputs are described for ten steps of the approach, from identification of suspect sites through detailed testing to final reporting & long-term monitoring. Appendices include a list of guidance documents and generic statements of work for various steps of the approach.

Author : R M Harrison,R E Hester
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847550170

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Assessment and Reclamation of Contaminated Land by R M Harrison,R E Hester Pdf

Contaminated land and the methods and legal controls governing its reclamation for subsequent development and use are of great current interest and concern. This volume covers aspects of this subject, ranging from the origins and extent of contaminated land problems, including effects on human health, through investigative measures, to specific techniques of remediation. It is written in the context of the new UK contaminated land regime and includes human and ecological risk assessment methodology, and the legal liabilities and insurance aspects of contaminated land. This authoritative review will be welcomed by those involved in the areas of land use planning and development, consultants and engineers in contaminated site investigation and remediation, and environmental regulators. Students of land management and environmental science will also find it essential reading.

Author : Maria C. Hernandez Soriano
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 922 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535112358

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Environmental Risk Assessment of Soil Contamination by Maria C. Hernandez Soriano Pdf

Soil is an irreplaceable resource that sustains life on the planet, challenged by food and energy demands of an increasing population. Therefore, soil contamination constitutes a critical issue to be addressed if we are to secure the life quality of present and future generations. Integrated efforts from researchers and policy makers are required to develop sound risk assessment procedures, remediation strategies and sustainable soil management policies. Environmental Risk Assessment of Soil Contamination provides a wide depiction of current research in soil contamination and risk assessment, encompassing reviews and case studies on soil pollution by heavy metals and organic pollutants. The book introduces several innovative approaches for soil remediation and risk assessment, including advances in phytoremediation and implementation of metabolomics in soil sciences.

Author : Frank A. Swartjes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048197576

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Dealing with Contaminated Sites by Frank A. Swartjes Pdf

This standard work on contaminated site management covers the whole chain of steps involved in dealing with contaminated sites, from site investigation to remediation. An important focus throughout the book is on Risk Assessment. In addition, the book includes chapters on characterisation of natural and urban soils, bioavailability, natural attenuation, policy and stakeholder viewpoints and Brownfields. Typically, the book includes in-depth theories on soil contamination, along with offering possibilities for practical applications. More than sixty of the world’s top experts from Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada have contributed to this book. The twenty-five chapters in this book offer relevant information for experienced scientists, students, consultants and regulators, as well as for ‘new players’ in contaminated site management

Author : Kofi Asante-Duah
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 815 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429582561

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Management of Contaminated Site Problems, Second Edition by Kofi Asante-Duah Pdf

This book will outline the strategies used in the investigation, characterization, management, and restoration and remediation for various contaminated sites. It will draw on real-world examples from across the globe to illustrate remediation techniques and discuss their applicability. It will provide guidance for the successful corrective action assessment and response programs for any type of contaminated land problem, and at any location. The systematic protocols presented will aid environmental professionals in managing contaminated land and associated problems more efficiently. This new edition will add twelve new chapters, and be fully updated and expanded throughout.

Author : Geoffrey I. Sunahara,Agnès Y. Renoux,Claude Thellen,Connie L. Gaudet,Adrien Pilon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471986690

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Environmental Analysis of Contaminated Sites by Geoffrey I. Sunahara,Agnès Y. Renoux,Claude Thellen,Connie L. Gaudet,Adrien Pilon Pdf

Bioremediation is a process applied to restore contaminated sites using biological tools. The success or failure of this process usually depends on an understanding of the biotechnological process as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the ecotoxicological tools used for its evaluation. This useful book offers a unique treatment of the subject, linking soil ecotoxicity tests, bioremediation and environmental risk assessment. It also, describes the inter-relationships between the laboratory and field ecotoxicologist, the biotechnology consultant and different international environmental regulatory agencies and explains how they seek to achieve a successful evaluation of contaminated site restoration.

Author : Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Subcommittee on Environmental Quality Criteria for Contaminated Sites,National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Ecological risk assessment
ISBN : 0660169533

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A Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment by Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Subcommittee on Environmental Quality Criteria for Contaminated Sites,National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program (Canada) Pdf

Author : Judith Petts,Thomas Cairney,Mike Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997-10-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015040038492

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Risk-Based Contaminated Land Investigation and Assessment by Judith Petts,Thomas Cairney,Mike Smith Pdf

Environmental Consultancy Recognition of contaminated land as a potential environment risk problem has come relatively late. However, in the 1990s there is an international agreement that dealing with such problems benefits from a risk management approach. This book provides a unique, practical guide to the effective conduct of risk assessments for contaminated sites. The risk-based approach requires recognition of site investigation as a component of (not merely an adjunct to) risk assessment and a systematic gathering of quality data relevant to making judgements about risks. This is an integrated and multidisciplinary subject. The book provides an understanding of the regulatory and social context in which contaminated land risks are managed; the interdisciplinary requirements, as well as the methodologies and their limitations for investigation and assessment. The opening chapters provide risk assessment and management background, stressing pragmatic approaches to the former. The central chapters address the means of optimising the gathering of systematic information relevant to the source-pathway-target chain of concern, including the value of multi-stage investigations. The final chapters discuss the assessment of information and data, considering qualitative, semi-quantified and quantified risk assessment approaches and the use of the findings in decision making. The book has been written to complement developing guidance and requirements in the United Kingdom, but with international comparisons. The issues which underpin effective contaminated land risk assessment are universal. The book is presented so as to be understood by readers from a variety of disciplines and with different responsibilities. It will also be of value to final year undergraduates and postgraduates in civil engineering, environmental science, environmental technology, environmental chemistry and geography. It will be of relevance to environmental and engineering consultants, companies and organisations owning or purchasing potentially contaminated land and to officers in the regulatory authorities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Health risk assessment
ISBN : UOM:39015043186363

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EPA 630/R by Anonim Pdf