Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites

ISBN-13: 9781566705257 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 460 str.

II Glenn W. Suter; Rebecca Efroymson; Bradley E. Sample

Opis

A sequel to the bestselling Ecological Risk Assessment, Ecological Ris k Assessment of Contaminated Sites focuses on how to perform ecologica l risk assessments for Superfund sites and locations contaminated by i mproper disposal of wastes, or chemical spills. It integrates the auth ors' extensive experience in assessing ecological risks at U.S. govern ment sites with techniques and examples from assessments performed by others. Conducting an ecological risk assessment on a contaminated si te provides the information needed to make decisions concerning site r emediation. The first rule of good risk assessment is "don't do anythi ng stupid." With the practical preparation you get from Ecological Ris k Assessment of Contaminated Sites you won't.

Spis treści

Introduction: Definition and Concepts. Problem Formulation. Analysis of Exposure. Analysis of Effects. Risk Characterization in Screening Assessments. Risk Characterization in Definitive Assessments. Uncertainty. Remedial Goals. Remedial Decisions. Post-Remedial Assessments. Appendix A. References. Glossary. Acronyms.

O autorze

Suter II, Glenn W.; Efroymson, Rebecca A.; Sample, Bradley E.; Jones, Daniel S.