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Risk based corrective action and intrinsic remediation: Good news and bad

Conference ·
OSTI ID:483705
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  1. Gardere and Wynne, L.L.P., Tulsa, OK (United States)

Risk based corrective action (RBCA) remedial solutions are cost effective and protective of human health and the environment. Frequently, achieving a RBCA remedial solution for a contaminated site is a desirable goal. Regardless of the attractions presented by a RBCA remedial solution, diligent and careful scientific, engineering and legal research, planning, negotiation and communication are required to achieve such a solution. A successful RBCA remedial solution must recognize scientific and engineering realities at the site, comply with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, and reflect a consensus of all interested parties. RBCA is a risk management strategy. RBCA does not imply any particular contaminant technology. Even so, intrinsic attenuation of pollutants is a key component of RBCA at many sites.

OSTI ID:
483705
Report Number(s):
CONF-970146--; ISBN 1-890277-00-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English