Toxicity Reduction Evaluation of PCB-contaminated Soils
Author | : Maurizia Muccini |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1997 |
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Author | : Maurizia Muccini |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1997 |
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Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 451 |
Release | : 2001-06-07 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0309073219 |
This book provides a risk-based framework for developing and implementing strategies to manage PCB-contaminated sediments at sites around the country. The framework has seven stages, beginning with problem definition, continuing through assessment of risks and management options, and ending with an evaluation of the success of the management strategy. At the center of the framework is continuous and active involvement of all affected parties-particularly communities-in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the management strategy. A Risk-Management Strategy for PCB-Contaminated Sediments emphasizes the need to consider all risks at a contaminated site, not just human health and ecological effects, but also the social, cultural, and economic impacts. Given the controversy that has arisen at many PCB-contaminated sites, this book provides a consistent, yet flexible, approach for dealing with the many issues associated with assessing and managing the risks at Superfund and other contaminated sites.
Author | : Václav Sasek |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 411 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9401001316 |
Traditional reliance on chemical analysis to understand the direction and extent of treatment in a bioremediation process has been found to be inadequate. Whereas the goal of bioremediation is toxicity reduction, few direct, reliable measures of this process are as yet available. Another area of intense discussion is the assessment of market forces contributing to the acceptability of bioremediation. Finally, another important component is a series of lectures and lively exchanges devoted to practical applications of different bioremediation technologies. The range of subjects covers a wide spectrum, encompassing emerging technologies as well as actual, full-scale operations. Examples discussed include landfarming, biopiling, composting, phytoremediation and mycoremediation. Each technology is explored for its utility and capability to provide desired treatment goals. Advantages and limitations of each technology are discussed. The concept of natural attenuation is also critically evaluated since in some cases where time to remediation is not a significant factor, it may be an alternative to active bioremediation operations.
Author | : Maureen Y. Lichtveld |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Bloomington (Ind.) |
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Author | : Teresa Norberg-King |
Publisher | : SETAC |
Total Pages | : 497 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Toxicity testing |
ISBN | : 1880611643 |
Author | : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Emergency and Remedial Response |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Hazardous substances |
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Author | : B. Dávila |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Pollution |
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Soil remediation |
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Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 433 |
Release | : 2003-05-03 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0309086256 |
Bioavailability refers to the extent to which humans and ecological receptors are exposed to contaminants in soil or sediment. The concept of bioavailability has recently piqued the interest of the hazardous waste industry as an important consideration in deciding how much waste to clean up. The rationale is that if contaminants in soil and sediment are not bioavailable, then more contaminant mass can be left in place without creating additional risk. A new NRC report notes that the potential for the consideration of bioavailability to influence decision-making is greatest where certain chemical, environmental, and regulatory factors align. The current use of bioavailability in risk assessment and hazardous waste cleanup regulations is demystified, and acceptable tools and models for bioavailability assessment are discussed and ranked according to seven criteria. Finally, the intimate link between bioavailability and bioremediation is explored. The report concludes with suggestions for moving bioavailability forward in the regulatory arena for both soil and sediment cleanup.
Author | : Martina Mackova |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2006-09-19 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1402049994 |
This volume represents an excellent description of the hottest topics in the field of phyto- and rhizoremediation. The book shows especially the importance of cooperation between plant and microorganisms, there is practically no phytoremediation without rhizoremediation. Newest approaches based on methods of molecular biology and genetic engineering are described, as well as plant science achievements.