| Main Title |
Sampling the Oceans for Pollution: A Risk Assessment Approach to Evaluating Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal at Sea. |
| Author |
Prager, J. C. ;
Bierman, V. J. ;
Paul, J. F. ;
Bonner, J. S. ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI. ;Computer Sciences Corp., Narragansett, RI. Applied Technology Div. |
| Year Published |
1986 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-86/249; |
| Stock Number |
PB87-167136 |
| Additional Subjects |
Water pollution ;
Radioactive wastes ;
Oceans ;
Risk ;
Licenses ;
Waste disposal ;
Hazardous materials ;
Aquatic ecosystems ;
Regulations ;
Reprints ;
Water pollution sampling
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
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| NTIS |
PB87-167136 |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
27p |
| Abstract |
A protocol for licensing disposal of low-level radioactive wastes in the deep ocean is proposed. It is based on principles of risk assessment. Assessments of waste characteristics and site characteristics are integrated to predict an exposure field within which concentrations of the waste at any point are calculated. From these concentrations, and an assessment of pollutant effects on indigenous species, the likelihood of environmental harm may be evaluated so that risks can be managed by regulatory agencies. Current progress toward implementing this protocol is described. (Copyright (c) 1986.) |
