Strategies and Techniques for Handling Contaminated Sediments in the Marine Environment,
Abstract
Bottom Sediment contamination in the marine environment has its origins in point and nonpoint source Pollution, direct dumping, onshore hazardous waste disposal, and in-water and onshore spills. It is significant because of its potential to adversely affect aquatic resources, contaminate the human food chain, degrade water quality, constrain navigational dredging, and complicate hazardous waste site remedial action.. The US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) Superfund National Priorities last and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coastal Hazardous Waste Site Review were examined to identify coastal Superfund sites in which bottom sediment contamination appeared to be a significant factor. Of the latter sites, information was reviewed for those that had progressed to at least the Feasibility Study stage and, consequently, had recommended remedial actions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADP006828
Entities
People
- C. Mooney
- K. S. Kamlet
- L. Rao