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TECHNICAL APPROACHES TO CHARACTERIZING AND CLEANING UP IRON AND STEEL MILL SITES UNDER THE BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVE
Citation:
Eastern Research Group, Inc. TECHNICAL APPROACHES TO CHARACTERIZING AND CLEANING UP IRON AND STEEL MILL SITES UNDER THE BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVE. EPA/625/R-98/007 (NTIS PB99-122202), 1998.
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This document provides brownfields planners with an overview of the technical methods that can be used to achieve successful site assessment and cleanup which are two key components of the brownfields redevelopment process. No two brownfields sites are identical and planners will need to base assessment and cleanup activities on the conditions of their particular site. A site assessment strategy should address: the type and extent of contamination, if any, present at the site; the types of data needed to adequately assess the site; appropriate sampling and analytical methods to characterize the contamination; acceptable level of uncertainty and cleanup technologies that contain or treat the types of wastes that may be present. The document includes references to state agency roles including the Voluntary Cleanup Program, public involvement and other guidances that may be useful.