Ecological Benchmark for Radionuclides

Dataset · Sun Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2024

DOI:https://doi.org/10.11578/RAIS_RAD_ECO_12_12_2024/2481255· OSTI ID:2481255

Stewart, Debra ^[1]; Dolislager, Fred ^[2]; Manning, Karessa ^[2]; Noto, Katie ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

The Ecological Benchmark Tool for radionuclides dataset serves as a comprehensive repository of benchmarks designed to assess ecological risks at contaminated sites. This tool facilitates the evaluation of various environmental media and contaminants, supporting regulatory compliance and ecological protection. Benchmarks are available for sediment, soil, and surface water. The dataset also provides species-specific benchmarks for fish, plants, birds, mammals, and invertebrates. Users can select benchmark sources, media, individual radionuclides, and retrieve results in tabular or spreadsheet formats for analysis. Benchmarks are derived from authoritative sources, including government agencies, scientific councils, and academic publications. The dataset supports ecological risk assessments, regulatory decision-making, and environmental planning, with tools for benchmarking against radiological thresholds, sensitive species protection, and habitat impact evaluations. This structured approach ensures a robust evaluation of ecological risks tailored to site-specific and regulatory needs.

• Research Organization: ORNLERASE (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Environmental Risk Assessment System Enterprise (ORNLERASE))
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
• OSTI ID: 2481255
• Report Number(s): Runtime: 2024-12-13 18:37:33
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English