R2 PM Evaluating Short- and Long- Term Effectiveness In Sediment Remediation
Thursday, 17 November 2005: 1:50 PM - 5:30 PM in Ballroom 2

(SAB-1117-814325) Finding Effective Solutions: From Comparative Risk to Environmental Benefits Analyses.

Saban, L¹, ¹ Windward Environmental, LLC, Seattle, WA, USA

ABSTRACT- Sediment sites offer particular challenges to managers seeking solutions to environmental remedy selection. These sites are often complex, from the nature and extent of contamination to remedy selection and soure control issues. This presentation will illustrate use of solution-orientated approaches to effective remedy selection. Some of the concepts and tools available for decision-making include residual risk analysis, comparative risk analysis of remedies, and net environmental benefit analysis (NEBA). These tools and approaches will be discussed in the context of example sites to demonstrate how they may be used in managing complex sediment sites. The timing of use will also be discussed in the context of how effective these tools may be at particular points in the decision process.

Key words: sediment, comparative-risk, neba, remedy