A Risk-Management Strategy for Pcb-Contaminated Sediments - Couverture souple

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Board On Environmental Studies And Toxicology; Committee On Remediation Of PCB-Contaminated Sediments

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0309073219 ISBN 13 : 9780309073219

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2001

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Committee on Remediation of PCB-Contaminated Sediments, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309073219
• ISBN 13: 9780309073219
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 450
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible