Science Inventory

Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contaminated Superfund Sites

Citation:

Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contaminated Superfund Sites.

Impact/Purpose:

Provide guidance to implement the policy set forth in a 2004 OSWER Directive that directed Regions to develop risk-based, site-specific action levels when evaluating response actions at sites contaminated with asbestos.

Description:

The document presents a recommended framework for investigating and characterizing the potential for human exposure and risk from asbestos contamination in outdoor soil and indoor dust at Superfund removal and remedial sites. The framework presents specific strategies and methods that are based on the best available science.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES)
Product Published Date:09/30/2008
Record Last Revised:11/30/2009
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 188407