Hazard ranking system guidance manual. Fact sheet

Technical Report · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:5527840

The Hazard Ranking System (HRS) is the scoring method EPA uses to assess the relative threat associated with the release or potential release of hazardous substances from a waste site. The HRS is the primary mechanism used by EPA to determine which sites should be placed on the National Priorities List. The manual is targeted primarily to HRS scorers and HRS package preparers, who frequently are government contractors or State agency staff. Inexperienced scorers should find it especially helpful as a reference while they 'learn' the HRS. Others involved in EPA's site assessment process (e.g., HRS package reviewers) should also find parts of the manual useful.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• OSTI ID: 5527840
• Report Number(s): PB-93-963356/XAB; OSWER-9345.1-07FS
• Resource Relation: Other Information: See also PB--92-963377
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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