Science Inventory

THE SCIENCE OF REMEDIATION, ABATEMENT, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF CATASTROPHIC (AND LESSER) EVENTS

Citation:

KITCHENS, J. THE SCIENCE OF REMEDIATION, ABATEMENT, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF CATASTROPHIC (AND LESSER) EVENTS. Presented at Georgia Science Teacher's Association Conference, Athens, GA, February 15, 2007.

Impact/Purpose:

The objective of this task is to provide the infrastructure for optimal planning and implementation of research and for assessing the quality of research.

Description:

This is a brief overview of some of the activities commonly involved in remediation, abatement, and decommissioning of areas affected by significant events whether natural or man-made. Some examples from the EPA's post-Katrina and anthrax responses are used to demonstrate the scientific and technical nature of activities.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( PRESENTATION/ SLIDE)
Product Published Date:02/15/2007
Record Last Revised:01/17/2007
Record ID: 162623