Contaminated Sediments in Ports and Waterways - Cleanup Strategies and Technologies (Hardcover, New)

Contaminated marine sediments threaten ecosystems, marine resources, and human health. They can have major economic impacts when controversies over risks and costs of sediment management interfere with needs to dredge major ports. Contaminated Sediments in Ports and Waterways examines management and technology issues and provides guidance that will help officials make timely decisions and use technologies effectively. The book includes recommendations with a view toward improving decision making, developing cost-effective technologies, and promoting the successful completion of cleanup projects. The volume assesses the state of practice and research and development status of both short-term and longer-term remediation methods. The committee provides a conceptual overview for risk-based contaminated sediment management that can be used to develop plans that address complex technological, political, and legal issues and the interests of various stakeholders. The book emphasizes the need for proper assessment of conditions at sediment sites and adequate control of contamination sources. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 The Challenge 2 Making Better Decisions: A Conceptual Management Approach 3 Forces Influencing Decision Making 4 Site-Specific Considerations 5 Interim and Long-Term Technologies and Controls 6 Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Appendix B: Regulatory Framework for the Management and Remediation of Contaminated Marine Sediments Appendix C: Case Histories of Representative Remediation Projects Appendix D: Using Cost-Benefit Analysis in the Management of Contaminated Sediments Appendix E: Using Decision Analysis in the Management of Contaminated Sediments Index

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences • Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems • Marine Board
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-05493-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General
LSN:	0-309-05493-1
Barcode:	9780309054935

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