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OVERVIEW OF USEPA'S ORD TECHNICAL OUTREACH AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ON VAPOR INTRUSION IMPACTS
Citation:
GROSSE, D. W. AND R. TRUESDALE. OVERVIEW OF USEPA'S ORD TECHNICAL OUTREACH AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ON VAPOR INTRUSION IMPACTS. Presented at National Environmental Monitoring Conference, Cambridge, MA, August 20 - 24, 2007.
Description:
Increasing attention has been given to understanding the impacts of subsurface vapor contaminant migration into overlying buildings. Many of these impacted structures are residences, where occupants face undesirable health risks. The science of determining, characterizing and managing these risks is constantly evolving. Much remains to be done in assisting regulators, consultants and other decision--makers to make informed decisions in mitigating the problem and reducing these risks. ORD has been very proactive in providing technical assistance and support to EPA program offices (OSWER), regional offices and states and other interested parties in dealing with vapor intrusion issues. This overview will describe some of the more significant technical support activities offered, to date. In addition to describing significant ORD Site-specific technical support activities, key findings and recommendations will be summarized from major technology transfer activities including electronic products, seminars and workshops.