ECO Update: The Role of BTAGS in Ecological Assessment. Volume 1, Number 1, September 1991. Intermittent bulletin

Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5959538

Most EPA Regions have established groups of scientists to advise and assist site managers with ecological studies produced in conjunction with Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies and Removal Actions at Superfund sites. In general, these groups are known as Biological Technical Assistance Groups or BTAGs, although some regions use different names. The bulletin summarizes the BTAG structure and function in the Superfund process. Its purpose is to help site managers understand how BTAGs can assist with the collection and evaluation of site information and ensure that ecological effects are properly considered. ECO Updates are a series of Intermittent Bulletins intended to facilitate ecological assessment of Superfund sites. These bulletins serve as supplements to Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund Volume 2: Environmental Evaluation Manual (9285.7-01).

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
• OSTI ID: 5959538
• Report Number(s): PB-92-963337/XAB; OSWER--9345.0-05I-VOL-1-NO-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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