Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sediments (ARCS) 1992 Work Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency. [199?]. Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sediments (ARCS) 1992 Work Plan. Chicago, Ill.: Great Lakes National Program Office.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Overall Program Scope
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Activities
4.0 Products
5.0 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
6.0 Data Management
7.0 Publication Policy
8.0 Summary of Accomplishments
- Toxicity/Chemistry Work Group Work Plan
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Activities
3.1 Sampling
3.2 Sediment Biological Assessment
3.3 Chemical Analysis of Sediment and Fish Samples
3.4 Broader Spectrum Toxicity Testing of Selected Sediment Samples
3.5 Fish Tumor and External Abnormality Survey
3.6 Fish Bioaccumulation Assays
4.0 Products
5.0 Recent Accomplishments
6.0 Timeline
- Risk Assessment/Modeling Work Group Work Plan
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Activities
3.1 Hazard Evaluation
3.1.1 Exposure Assessment
3.1.1.1 Exposure Modeling
3.1.1.2 Synoptic Surveys
3.1.2 Risk and Hazard Assessment
3.1.2.1 Human Health Risk Assessment
3.1.2.2 Aquatic Life Hazard Assessment
3.1.2.3 Wildlife Hazard Assessment
3.2 Site Prioritization for Remedial Action and Development of Decision Support Tools
4.0 Products
5.0 Recent Accomplishments
6.0 Timeline
- Engineering/Technology Work Group Work Plan
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Activities
3.1 Perform a Review of Technical Literature
3.2 Evaluate the Applicability of Technologies for Bench-Scale Studies
3.3 Estimate Contaminant Losses During Remediation
3.4 Collect Sediments for Bench-Scale Testing
3.5 Sediment Storage and Analysis
3.6 Conduct Bench-Scale Tests of Selected Treatment Technologies
3.7 Evaluate Treatment Technologies for Inorganic Contaminants
3.8 Workshop on Bioremediation
3.9 Evaluation of Chemical Solidification/Stabilization Technologies
3.10 Pilot-Scale Demonstration Projects
3.11 Development of Options for Priority Consideration Areas
3.12 Summaries of Treatment Technologies
3.13 Description of Pilot-Scale Demonstrations
4.0 Products
5.0 Recent Accomplishments
6.0 Timeline
- Communication/Liaison Work Group Work Plan
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Activities
3.1 Work Group Interaction
3.2 Preparation of Information Materials
3.3 Mailing List Compilation
3.4 Soliciting Public Input
3.5 Development and Maintenance of Library Repositories
3.6 On-site Coordination and Public Meetings
3.7 Slide Show Preparation
3.8 Video Documentation
4.0 Products
5.0 Recent Accomplishments
6.0 Timeline
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Maps
Appendix B: ARCS Library Repositories
Appendix C: ARCS Publications and Repository Contributions
Appendix D: ARCS Program Committee Membership
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