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Homeland Security Research Program’s (HSRP) Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program
Citation:
Silvestri, E. AND K. Hall. Homeland Security Research Program’s (HSRP) Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program. Emergency Response Research Webinar, Cincinnati, OH, September 14, 2022.
Impact/Purpose:
Update on the Environmental Sampling & Analytical Methods (ESAM) program tools and associated documents to be give as an Emergency Response Research Webinar on September 14, 2022.
Description:
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 support tools and frameworks are available to decision makers, scientists, and responders to enable more efficient and informed decision making and enhance remediation planning, coordination, and recovery efforts. The Environmental Sampling & Analytical Methods (ESAM) program provides comprehensive support for sampling and analysis conducted in response to a CBR contamination incident and is comprised of field and laboratory ready documents and web-based tools for sample collection, processing, and analysis. Under ESAM, the Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) document and online query tools help identify a single method for each analyte/matrix pair. This presentation will provide a concise overview of the ESAM program and its newly added/updated resources.