Ex-ORISKANY Artificial Reef Project: Ecological Risk Assessment

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to assess the potential ecological risks from polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposure associated with sinking the aircraft carrier ex-ORISKANY (CVA-34, Figure 1) to create an artificial reef off the coast of Pensacola, FL (Figure 2) within the Escambia East Large Area Artificial Reef Site (Figure 3). Sinking the vessel requires a risk-based disposal approval under 40 CFR 761.62(c) because the ship contains PCBs in solid materials such as electrical cabling, gaskets, rubber products, insulation, and paints that contain concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) greater than or equal 50 ppm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2006
Accession Number
ADA485008

Entities

People

  • Kenneth E. Richter
  • Pengfei Wang
  • Robert D. George
  • Robert K. Johnston
  • William J. Wild

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Oceanography.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics