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2022
Operational Testing and Evaluation of Chemical Remediation Activities (OTECRA)
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Oct 21, 2022]
Presentation to attendees of the Operational Testing and Evaluation of Chemical Remediation Activities (OTECRA) visitor day  describing the connection between the bench scale research and this full-scale test. The purpose of this field test is to test and evaluate EPA remedi...
Part 2: Stabilization/Containment of Radiological Particle Contamination to Enhance First Responder, Early Phase Worker, and Public Safety
(JOURNAL) [Published : Apr 11, 2022]
During the immediate, emergency phase of a response to a radiological dispersal device (RDD), an improvised nuclear device (IND), or accidental radiological release, emergency responders may be exposed to radioactivity due to inhalation and direct contact. It is important to mini...
Protocol for Detection of Ricin Biotoxin in Environmental Samples During the Removal Phase of Response to a Contamination Incident
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Apr 30, 2022]
This is a protocol for detection of ricin biotoxin in environmental samples. It includes two sensitive and specific analytical methods including the ElectroChemiLuminescence-Based Immunoassay (ECL-IA) and the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), also known as the Hand-Held ...
Research to Inform Decontamination Strategies, Methods, and Related Technical Challenges for Remediation of a Fentanyl-Contaminated Site
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 18, 2022]
This technical brief provides decision makers with a practical summary of recent US EPA scientific information and data related to the technical challenges involved with remediating a fentanyl-contaminated indoor site. The research topics included in this summary are indoor build...
2021
Alternative Disinfection Devices – UV Light Disinfection of Surfaces with SARS-CoV-2. Web Update March 2021
(SUMMARY) [Published : Mar 01, 2021]
Second update to the ORD CoVID-19 Environmental Research website on UVC disinfection.
Alternative Disinfection Devices – UV Light Disinfection of Surfaces with SARS-CoV-2
(SUMMARY) [Published : May 05, 2021]
Data report on UV disinfection results of materials contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 or two potential surrogates thereof. Data report is intended for publication on the ORD CoVID -19 environmental research webpage
Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency - AnCOR
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : May 20, 2021]
AnCOR is an interagency collaborative effort, between US EPA, DHS, and US Coast Guard, with the objective of building biological incident response capabilities
Assessment of Low-Level Hydrogen Peroxide Fumigation for Remediation of Indoor Environments Contaminated with Persistent Toxic Chemicals
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Oct 27, 2021]
This report addresses the application of low concentration hydrogen peroxide vapor for the remediation of surfaces contaminated with the persistent chemical warfare agents VX and sulfur mustard (HD) and the pesticide (and chemical warfare agent surrogate) malathion. A low concent...
COVID-19: UVC Devices and Methods for Surface Disinfection
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Jan 21, 2021]
This presentation summarizes the results of lab studies on the inactivation of UVC light against SARS-CoV-2 and two surrogate viruses as well as results from a field study in collaboration with LA Metro that measured UVC doses at various locations in a metro car outfitted with UV...
Collection of Air Samples Potentially Contaminated with Microbiological Agents Using Impingers, Impactors, and Low-Volume Filters
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 21, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of impingers, impacters and filters to collect samples from air potentially contaminated with pathogens. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...
Collection of Microbiological Agent Samples from Potentially Contaminated Porous Surfaces Using Microvacuum Techniques
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 21, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of vacuum filter cassettes to collect samples from surfaces potentially contaminated with pathogens. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rs...
Collection of Surface Samples Potentially Contaminated with Microbiological Agents Using Swabs, Sponge Sticks and Wipes
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 28, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of swabs, wipes, and sponge-sticks to collect samples from surfaces potentially contaminated with microbiological agents. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental...
Decision tool to support objectives, strategies, and tactics in a radiological mitigation and recovery event
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Nov 05, 2021]
 In all, this presentation will familiarize the audience on the decision support tool’s overall versatility and breadth to which it can support objectives, strategies, and tactics not only for nuclear and radiological releases, but also chemical and biological threat a...
Decontamination Options for Indoor Surfaces Contaminated with Realistic Fentanyl Preparations
(JOURNAL) [Published : Nov 01, 2021]
The significant increase in illegal use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl is leading to unintentional overdose fatalities. Spills of fentanyl where it is abused or prepared for illegal distribution can result in persistent contamination of areas. Remediation can be attempted throu...
Decontamination of soil contaminated at the surface with Bacillus anthracis spores using dry thermal treatment
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 15, 2021]
In the event of a wide-area release of Bacillus anthracis spores, soils and other outdoor materials may become contaminated with the biological agent. A study was conducted to assess the in-situ remediation of soil using a dry thermal treatment approach to inactivate a B. anthrac...
EPA Research to Support Reducing Environmental Transmission of COVID-19
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Apr 15, 2021]
This research will help states, tribes, local, and territorial governments, including public health agencies, guide homeowners, business owners, and workplace managers to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Abstract on EPA Research to Support Reducing Environmental Transmi...
Emergency Response to Stormwater Contamination: A Framework for Containment and Treatment
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 15, 2021]
This paper presents a Stormwater Emergency Response Framework (SERF) for use in the containment and treatment of stormwater runoff following a hazardous material release. The framework consists of four high level process steps and a decision tree. These resources are intended to ...
Evaluating efficacy of UVC light for inactivation of SARS-CoV-2, MS2, and Phi6 on surfaces
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Jun 24, 2021]
Motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting research to evaluate the efficacy of devices to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in addition or as an alternative to chemical-based disinfectants. Devices that emit ultravio...
Evaluation of Street Sweeper Spray Systems for Effective Decontamination of Fixed and Loose Radioactive Contamination
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Nov 05, 2021]
To this end, this study partnered with a world-wide supplier of street sweepers to mimic the operation of their sweeper at the laboratory scale in order to study its capabilities and evaluate its efficacy against contaminated dust and dissolved forms of radioactive contamination....
Experiments Supporting the Design and Operation of Ad Hoc Sand/Clay Beds to Filter Contaminated Waters during Recovery - 21206
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Apr 12, 2021]
presentation - Radioactive contaminants may be removed from contaminated waters using beds of sand and clay as part of recovery operations after a radiological contamination event. Fluid flow through mixtures of sand, silt, clay, and/or gravel have been studied extensively; howev...
Experiments Supporting the Design and Operation of Ad Hoc Sand/Clay Beds to Filter Contaminated Waters during Recovery – 21206
(PAPER IN NON-EPA PROCEEDINGS) [Published : Mar 12, 2021]
In this work, we measured the flow rate of sand/clay columns as a function of saturation time, composition, and the presence of filter material at the bottom of the column.
External Dose to Recovery Teams Following a Wide-Area Nuclear or Radiological Release Event
(JOURNAL) [Published : Jun 01, 2021]
The primary objective of this study was to quantify the dose incurred to workers performing a remediation recovery effort for roadways and buildings following a wide-area release event.
Fentanyl Contaminated Properties: How can we clean them up?
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Feb 18, 2021]
This presentation provides an overview of EPA’s potential role in a fentanyl consequence management response and contains the results from decontamination research that was initiated to fill select gaps identified during the development of EPA’s Fentanyl Fact Sheet fo...
Homeland Security Research Program’s (HSRP) Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program and Associated Tools
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : Nov 17, 2021]
A large-scale release of a chemical, radiochemical, or biological (CBR) agent can result in wide-area contamination and would require significant time and resources for recovery. Several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Homeland Security Research Program (HSRP) decision supp...
Inactivation of Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus atrophaeus Spores on Surfaces with Ultraviolet Light Produced Via Either Light Emitting Diodes or a Low-Pressure Mercury Vapor Lamp
(JOURNAL) [Published : Nov 01, 2021]
Journal article; Aims: To obtain data on the efficacy of two ultraviolet light (UVC) technologies for inactivation of Bacillus anthracis Ames and Bacillus atrophaeus spores on surfaces.