guidance document for the remediation of contaminated · pdf fileguidance document for the...

Guidance Documentfor theRemediation ofContaminated Soils

New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionJanuary 1998

Guidance Documentfor the Remediation of

Contaminated Soils

StaStaStaStaState of Nete of Nete of Nete of Nete of New Jw Jw Jw Jw JerererererseseseseseyyyyyChrChrChrChrChr istine istine istine istine istine TTTTTodododododd d d d d WWWWWhitman,hitman,hitman,hitman,hitman, Go Go Go Go Govvvvvererererernornornornornor

DeDeDeDeDeparparparparpartment of Entment of Entment of Entment of Entment of Envirvirvirvirvir onmental Pronmental Pronmental Pronmental Pronmental ProtectionotectionotectionotectionotectionRoberRoberRoberRoberRobert C. Shinn,t C. Shinn,t C. Shinn,t C. Shinn,t C. Shinn, Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr.,.,.,.,., Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner

PrPrPrPrPreeeeeparparparparpared By:ed By:ed By:ed By:ed By:Site RemediaSite RemediaSite RemediaSite RemediaSite Remediation Prtion Prtion Prtion Prtion Prooooogggggrrrrramamamamam

RicRicRicRicRicharharharharhard Gimello,d Gimello,d Gimello,d Gimello,d Gimello, Assistant CommissionerAssistant CommissionerAssistant CommissionerAssistant CommissionerAssistant CommissionerJJJJJanananananuaruaruaruaruaryyyyy,,,,, 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998

To obtain a copy, please make your check payable to:Treasurer, State of New JerseyInclude $5.25 per copy and mail to:

New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionMaps & PublicationsPO Box 438Trenton, NJ 08625-0438609/777-1038

For information, call:Bureau of Planning and Systems: 609/292-9418

Table of Contents

PageAcknowledgments ..........................................................................................................................ivAcronyms .........................................................................................................................................v

I. What is in This Guidance Document ...................................................................................... 1Background .............................................................................................................................................. 1Mandate ................................................................................................................................................... 1Purpose..................................................................................................................................................... 1Pertinent Regulatory Changes ................................................................................................................. 2

II. Responsibility and Disclaimer ................................................................................................. 3

III.The Technical Requirements and Their Role in Site Remediation .................................. 4-8Electronic Data Submittals for Investigation of Contaminated Sites ..................................................... 4Natural Remediation ................................................................................................................................ 4Institutional and Engineering Controls .................................................................................................... 5Historic Fill .............................................................................................................................................. 5Remedial Action Types............................................................................................................................ 5Compliance with Other Laws .................................................................................................................. 6The Remediation Process ........................................................................................................................ 6Soil Cleanup Criteria and Other Contaminated Media ........................................................................... 7NJDEP Oversight ..................................................................................................................................... 8

IV. General Technical Considerations .................................................................................... 9-12Community Relations .............................................................................................................................. 9Ground Water ........................................................................................................................................... 9Restoration ............................................................................................................................................... 9Health and Safety Considerations ......................................................................................................... 10

V. Remedial Action 1 — Excavation.................................................................................... 13-23A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 13B. Planning ........................................................................................................................................... 13

1. Conditions Affecting Use of Excavation .................................................................................. 13a. Volume to be Handled ........................................................................................................ 13b. Location .............................................................................................................................. 14c. Type of Soils and Contamination to be Handled ............................................................... 14d. Pre-treatment Requirements ............................................................................................... 14e. Standard Engineering Practices ......................................................................................... 14

2. Regulatory Concerns ................................................................................................................ 15a. Health and Safety ............................................................................................................... 15b. Pre-construction Survey ..................................................................................................... 16c. Soil Conservation Plans ..................................................................................................... 16

C. Management of Excavated Soils ..................................................................................................... 171. Soil Handling ............................................................................................................................ 17

a. Hazardous Soil ................................................................................................................... 17b. Non-hazardous Soil ............................................................................................................ 18

2. Soil Characterization ................................................................................................................ 19a. Recommended Testing Protocol ........................................................................................ 19

(1) Hazardous Waste Classification .................................................................................. 19

i

Table of Contents (continued)

Page(2) Testing.......................................................................................................................... 19(3) Soil Reuse/Characterization ........................................................................................ 19(4) Waste Piles ................................................................................................................... 20

3. Loading and Transporting Waste Material ............................................................................... 20D. Equipment Considerations and Handling ....................................................................................... 21E. Engineering and Geotechnical Aspects .......................................................................................... 22

1. Dewatering — Excavation........................................................................................................ 222. Stormwater Diversion ............................................................................................................... 22

F. References ....................................................................................................................................... 23

VI. Remedial Action 2 — Soil Treatment Technologies for Contaminated Soils .............. 24-52A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 24B. Categories ........................................................................................................................................ 24

(These topics are described for each treatment: Process Description, Soil Preparation,Waste Streams Generated, Treatability Group, Advantages and Ideal Conditions,Disadvantages and Limitations, Treatability Matrix)1. Bioremediation ......................................................................................................................... 24

a. Slurry Biodegradation ........................................................................................................24b. Ex Situ Bioremediation and Landfarming ......................................................................... 27c. In Situ Biological Treatment .............................................................................................. 29

2. Liquid Extraction Technologies ...............................................................................................31a. Soil Washing ...................................................................................................................... 31b. Soil Flushing ...................................................................................................................... 33c. Solvent Chemical Extraction ............................................................................................. 35

3. Stabilization and Solidification Treatments ............................................................................. 37a. Stabilization........................................................................................................................ 37b. Vitrification — Electric Process Heating (Joule Heating) ................................................ 40

4. Thermal Desorption — Low and High Temperature Thermal Desorption .............................. 425. Thermal Destruction — Incineration ....................................................................................... 446. Vapor Extraction and Air Sparging .......................................................................................... 46

a. Soil Vapor Extraction ......................................................................................................... 46b. Air Sparging ....................................................................................................................... 48

C. Treatability Matrix — Treatment Technologies by Contaminant Groups...................................... 50D. Interstate Technology Regulatory Cooperation (ITRC) ................................................................. 51E. References ....................................................................................................................................... 51

VII. Remedial Action 3 — Soil Reuse ................................................................................... 53-56A. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 53B. Soil Categories ................................................................................................................................ 53

1. Hazardous ................................................................................................................................. 532. Non-Hazardous ......................................................................................................................... 533. Soils That Contain Contaminants Below Regulatory Concern ................................................ 53

C. Options for Reuse of Soils .............................................................................................................. 531. Non-Hazardous Soils ................................................................................................................ 532. Site-Specific Soil Reuse Proposals ...........................................................................................54

a. Pinelands Area ................................................................................................................... 54b. Objectionable Odors or Appearance .................................................................................. 54c. Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................................................... 54

ii

Table of Contents (continued)

Paged. Allowable Storage Time .................................................................................................... 54

3. Approved Contaminated Soil Recycling Centers in New Jersey ............................................. 554. Out-of-State Recycling ............................................................................................................. 555. Operational Landfill Cover....................................................................................................... 556. Soils That Contain Contaminants Below Regulatory Concern ................................................ 56

VIII.Remedial Action 4 — Containment and Exposure Controls ..................................... 57-66A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 57B. Gas Control Systems ....................................................................................................................... 58

1. Gas Generation ......................................................................................................................... 582. Gas Migration ........................................................................................................................... 583. Gas Control Systems................................................................................................................. 58

C. Leachate Control System ................................................................................................................ 58D. Containment System Design and Construction .............................................................................. 59

1. Native Soil Cover ..................................................................................................................... 602. Single Barrier (Synthetic, Asphalt/Concrete, and Clay Cap) ................................................... 603. Composite Caps ........................................................................................................................ 614. Containment .............................................................................................................................. 61

a. Slurry Walls ........................................................................................................................ 61b. Grout Curtains .................................................................................................................... 62c. Sheet Piling Cut-off Walls ................................................................................................. 62

5. Construction Quality Assurance ...............................................................................................62a. Control of Subgrade Preparation ....................................................................................... 63b. Soil Placement/Compaction ............................................................................................... 63c. Drainage Layer ................................................................................................................... 63d. Deployment of the Geomembrane and Geomembrane Field Seams ................................. 64

E. Long-Term Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring ..................................................................... 641. Ground Water ............................................................................................................................ 652. Air Quality ................................................................................................................................ 653. Subsidence ................................................................................................................................ 654. Surface Erosion......................................................................................................................... 65

F. References ....................................................................................................................................... 65

Appendix A — Soil Cleanup CriteriaAppendix B — ContaminantsAppendix C — Hazardous Waste LevelsAppendix D — District Solid Waste Management Officials

Appendix E — Permit IdentificationAppendix F — Cover Letter and Permit Identification FormAppendix G — List of PublicationsAppendix H — ChecklistsAppendix I — ITRC InformationAppendix J — Health, Safety and Emergency Response Minimum Requirements

iii

Acknowledgments

The 1998 Revised Guidance Document for the Remediation of Contaminated Soils was prepared by staff in theNJDEP Site Remediation Program under the administration of Richard Gimello, Assistant Commissioner;Anthony J. Farro, Director, Division of Publicly Funded Site Remediation; and Susan Boyle, Director, Divisionof Responsible Party Site Remediation, with assistance from staff of the Division of Solid and HazardousWaste.

Special Thanks:The committee extends to Kathy DiGregorio its special recognition and appreciation for developing the design,layout, and all graphics contained in this document.

1998 Revision Committee: Other Contributors:Project Manager: Barbara L. Yuill Ed Putnam

Helen KushnerPrimary Authors: Debbie ChianesePaul Kurisko Frank FarancaAl Kaczoroski Mark WaltersTom McGinty Wayne HowitzFrank Camera Kevin KratinaRobert Marcolina Dave SweeneySivagnanasundaram Vijayasundaram Biff LowryPaul Mander Tessie FieldsKen Petrone Karen JentisLois Arbegast Brian SogorkaJanine MacGregor Robert ConferKevin Schick Hope Gruzlovic

iv

v

Acronyms/Abbreviations

AA Atomic Adsorption Spectroscopy (inorganics anal.)A-280 Amendments to SDWA which establish MCLsACGH American Conf. of Governmental Industrial HygienistsACL Alternate Cleanup LevelsACM Asbestos Containing MaterialACO Administrative Consent OrderADI Acceptable Daily IntakeAE Acid Extractable Compounds (AE+10) Part of BN/AEA/E Architectural/EngineeringAHERA Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Abatement ActAHPA Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979AIC Acceptable Intake for Chronic ExposureAIS Acceptable Intake for Subchronic ExposureAOC Area of concern (or contamination)APF Assigned Protection FactorARARS Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements Include Federal or State

standards, requirements criteria, or limitations.ASTM American Society for Testing and MaterialsASTSWMO Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management OfficialsATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC)ATTIC Alternative Treatment Technology Information CenterAWQC Ambient Water Quality CriteriaBA Biological AssessmentBCF Bioconcentration FactorBDAT Best Demonstrated Available TechnologyBEI Biological Exposure IndicesBOD Biological Oxygen DemandBN Base Neutral Compounds (BN+10, BNE) Part of BN/AEBN/AE Base Neutral/Acid Extractable Compounds, semivolatilesBTAG Biological Technical Assistance GroupBTEX Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl benzene, xylenes (also BTX)BTU British Thermal Units (heat unit)CA Cooperative AgreementCAA Clean Air Act (Federal)CAFRA Coastal Area Facility Review Act (DEP)CAG Carcinogen Assessment Group (EPA)CAMU Corrective Action Management Unit (RCRA)CaPAH Carcinogen Polycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsCBI Confidential Business InformationCC Calibration CompoundCDC Center for Disease ControlCDDs Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxinsCDFs Chlorinated DibenzofuransCDI Chronic Daily IntakeCEAM Center for Exposure Assessment ModelingCEC Cation Exchange CapacityCEPP Chemical Emergency Preparedness ProgramCERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

CERCLIS CERCLA Information SystemCFR Code of Federal RegulationsCGA Combustible Gas AnalyzerCi Curie (radiation unit)CIR Color InfraredCLP Contract Laboratory ProgramCM Corrective MeasuresCO Contracting OfficerCOD Chemical Oxygen DemandCPM Critical Path Method

also Certified Public ManagerCRP Community Relations PlanCRDL Contract Required Detection LimitCRQL Contract Required Quantitation Limit under the CLPCRS Cultural Resources SurveyCTRL Chronic Toxicity Reference LevelCV Coefficient of VariationCVAA Cold Vapor Atomic Adsorption SpectroscopyCWA Clean Water ActCZMA Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972D Absorbed Dose (radiation)DCF Dose Conversion FactorDL Detection LimitDNAPL Dense Non-Aqueous Phase LiquidDNPH Dinitrophenyl HydrazineDO Dissolved OxygenDOC Department of Commerce (Federal)DoD Department of DefenseDOI Department of the Interior (Federal)DOT Department of TransportationDPCC/DCR Discharge Prevention, Containment and Countermeasure Plan/Discharge Cleanup and Removal

PlanDQO Data Quality ObjectivesDRE Destruction and Removal EfficiencyDTW Domestic Treatment WorksEA Endangerment Assessment (also Environ. Assess.)EC50 Median effective concentration during a bioassayECD Electron Capture DetectorECRA Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (New Jersey)EDD Enforcement Decision DocumentEE/CA Engineering Evaluation/Cost AnalysisEEM Environmental Evaluation Manual (EPA)EHS Extremely Hazardous SubstanceEIS Environmental Impact StatementEO Executive OrderEM Electromagnetic (usually refers to a type of geophysics survey)

also Environmental MediaEMSL Environmental Monitoring Support Laboratory, Las VegasEPA Environmental Protection Agency (Federal-USEPA)EP Extraction ProcedureEPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know ActEPIC Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center

Acronyms/Abbreviations (continued)

vi

EPTOX Extraction Procedure Toxicity Test (leachability Test)ERA Expedited Response ActionERRIS Emergency and Remedial Response Information SystemERT Environmental Response TeamESA Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Federal)ESD Document which Explains Significant Differences to RODESI Expanded site investigationFCC Fiscal Control CenterFEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyFID Flame Ionization DetectorFFS Focused Feasibility StudyFIT Field Investigation TeamFIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide ActFMS Financial Management Systemfoc Fraction Organic Carbon in SoilFPXRF Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (inorganics)FS Feasibility Study (See RAA also)FSP Field Sampling PlanFTS Federal Telephone SystemFWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control ActFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFY Fiscal YearGAC Granular Activated CarbonGAO General Accounting OfficeGC Gas ChromatographyGC/MS Gas Chromatography/Mass SpectroscopyGFAA Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption SpectroscopyGIS Geographic Information System

also General Information Submission (ECRA)GPC Gel Permeation ChromatographyGPR Ground Penetrating RadarHAP Hazardous Air PollutantsHEA Health and Environmental AssessmentHEAST Health Effects Assessment Summary TablesHEEP Health and Environmental Effects ProfileHHEM Human Health Evaluation Manual (EPA replaces SPHEM)HI Hazard Index (for noncarcinogens)HMR Hazardous Materials RegulationsHMTA Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (Federal)HOC Halogenated Organic CompoundsHPLC High Pressure Liquid ChromatographyHSL Hazardous Substance ListHSO Health and Safety OfficerHSWA Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (to SARA)HQ EPA HeadquartersHRS Hazard Ranking SystemHRSD Hazardous Response Support DivisionHWS Hazardous waste sitesIA Innovative AlternativesIAG Inter-Agency AgreementICP Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometry


vii

ID Infrared DetectorIDL Instrument Detection LimitIDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or HealthIEMP Interim Environmental Monitoring Plan (during design)IEUBK Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic Model - EPA model used to develop residential direct

contact lead soil cleanup criteriaIFB Invitation for bidsIG Inspector GeneralIRIS Integrated Risk Information SystemIRL Interagency review letterIRM Interim or Initial Remedial MeasureISAL Interim Soil Action Level(s)ISRA Industrial Site Recovery Act (1070)ISV In Situ VitrificationKd Soil/Water Partition CoefficientKoc Organic Carbon Absorption CoefficientKow Octanol/Water Partition CoefficientKPEG Potassium Hydroxide/Polyethylene glycolkV KilovoltsLAER Lowest Achievable Emission RateLC50 Median lethal concentration in a bioassayLD50 Dose causing 50% mortality in bioassayLDR Land Disposal RestrictionsLEL Lower Explosive LimitLOAEL Lowest Observable Adverse Effect LevelLOD Limit of DetectionLOE Level of EffortLOL Limit of LinearityLOQ Limit of QuantitationLQG Large Quantity Generator (NJDEPE-RCRA)MACT Maximum Achievable Control TechnologyMA7CD10 Minimum average 7 consecutive day flow with a statistical recurrence interval of 10 yearsMBE Minority Business EnterpriseMCL Maximum Contaminant Level (for drinking water)MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (for drinking water)MDL Method Detection LimitMEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2-Butanone)MeV Million electron voltsMGD Million Gallons per DayMOA Memorandum or AgreementMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMPRSA Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries ActMRATS Major Remedial Action Tracking System (NJDEP)MS Mass SpectrometerMS/MSD Method Spike/Method Spike Duplicate (QA/QC term)MSCA Multi-Site Cooperative AgreementMSHA Mine Safety and Health AdministrationMSDS Material Safety Data SheetMSP Medical Surveillance PlanMTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl EtherMUL Maximum Use Limit (respiratory protection)


viii

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality StandardsNAPL Non-Aqueous Phase LiquidNBS National Bureau of StandardsNCP National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 CFR 300)NEIC National Enforcement Information CenterNEPA National Environmental Policy ActNESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Poll.NFIP National Flood Insurance ProgramNHPA National Historic Preservation Act of 1966NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNJAC New Jersey Administrative CodeNJDEP New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNJR New Jersey RegisterNJSA New Jersey Statutes AnnotatedNJAPCA New Jersey Air Pollution Control ActNJPCA New Jersey Pesticide Control ActNJPDES New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemNJWPCA New Jersey Water Pollution Control ActNOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric AdministrationNOAEC No-observable-adverse-effect-levelNOEC No-observable-effect-concentrationNOAEL No-observed-adverse-effect-levelNPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemNPL National Priorities ListNPS National Park ServiceNRC Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNRHP National Register of Historic PlacesNTGS National Technical Guidance StudiesNTIS National Technical Information ServiceNVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Approval ProgramNWI National Wetlands InventoryOERR Office of Emergency and Remedial ResponseO&M Operation and MaintenanceOMB Office of Management and BudgetORD Office of Research and Development (EPA - Cinn., Ohio)

To order EPA publications call (513) 569-7562OSC On-Scene CoordinatorOSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of LaborOSWER Office of Solid Waste and Emergency ResponseOU Operable UnitOVA Organic Vapor AnalyzerOWPE Office of Waste Programs EnforcementPA Preliminary AssessmentPAC Project Activity CodePAH Polycyclic (Polynuclear) Aromatic HydrocarbonPA/SI Preliminary Assessment/Site InvestigationPCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Syn. - ArochlorsPCE Tetrachloroethylene, Syn. - Perchloroethylene, PercpCi Picocurie (equiv. 10-12 Curie radiation)PCDD Polychlorinated DibenzodioxinsPCDF Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans


ix

PEG Polyethylene Glycol (KPEG - hydrodechlorination)PEL Permissible Exposure LimitPF Protection FactorPHA Public Health AssessmentPHC Petroleum Hydrocarbons (see TPH)PID Photoionization DetectorpKa Acid Dissociation ConstantPO Project OfficerPOETS Point of entry treatment system (for potable water)POHC Principal Organic Hazardous Constituent (emissions)POP Project Operations PlanPOTW Publicly Owned Treatment WorksPP Proposed Plan (Equiv. to PRAP)PP Priority Pollutant List, PP+40 - with 40 Tentatively Identified Compoundsppb Parts per billion (ug/Kg, ng/g)PPE Personal Protective Equipmentppm Parts per million (mg/Kg, ug/g)

also Priority Pollutant Metals (PPM)ppt Parts per trillion (ng/Kg, pg/g)

also Parts per thousand (salinity)PRAP Proposed Remedial Action Plan (Equiv. to PP)PRM Project Response MatrixPRP Potentially Responsible PartyPSI Pounds per square inchPTFE Polytetraflouroethylene (Teflon - trademark)PUF Polyurethane foam sampling media (air sampling media)PVC Polyvinyl Chlorideq1

* Cancer Potency Factor, risk mg/kg body Wt. per dayQA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality ControlQAPP Quality Assurance Project Plan (also QAPjP)QAPMP Quality Assurance Project Management PlanRA Regional Administrator (EPA)RAA Remedial Alternative Analysis from Section 5 of 7:26E (Equiv. to FS)RAGS Risk Assessment Guidance for SuperfundRAS Routine Analytical ServicesRAWP Remedial Action Workplan, required as per 7:26E-6.2RBE Relative Biological EffectivenessRCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery ActRD Remedial DesignRD/RA Remedial Design/Remedial ActionREL Recommended Exposure LimitREM Remedial Planning Contractor (for EPA)RFA RCRA Facility AssessmentRFI RCRA Facility InvestigationRfD Reference Dose, toxicity value for noncarcinogensRfDdt Developmental Reference DoseRfDs Subchronic Reference DoseRFP Request for ProposalsRFQ Request for QualificationsRI Remedial InvestigationRI/FS Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study


x

RIWP Remedial Investigation Work PlanRMCL Recommended Maximum Contaminant LevelRMP Risk Management PlanRME Reasonable Maximum ExposureROD Record of DecisionRPD Relative Percent Difference %RPD=100x2(X

1-X

2)/(X

1+X

2)

RPM Remedial Project Manager (EPA)RQ Reportable QuantityRSCRC Regional Superfund Community Relations CoordinatorRSD Risk Specific Dose

also Relative Standard Deviation (%)RTK Right To Know (Act)SAP Sampling and Analysis PlanSAS Special Analytical ServicesSASS Source Assessment Sampling SystemSARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization ActSCBA Self Contained Breathing ApparatusSCS Soil Conservation ServiceSDWA Safe Drinking Water ActSEAM Superfund Exposure Assessment Manual (EPA)SES Site Evaluation Submission (ECRA)SF Slope FactorSI Site Investigation or inspectionSIA Standard Intake AssumptionSIC Standard Industrial ClassificationSITE Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation ProgramSLCP Secondary Landfill Conventional ParametersSMP Site Management PlanSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOW Scope of Work or Statement of WorkSPHEM Superfund Public Health Evaluation Manual (HHEM - new)SPOC Single Point of ContactSQC Sediment Quality CriteriaSQG Small Quantity Generator (NJDEPE-RCRA)SQL Sample Quantitation LimitSSC Superfund State ContractSTEL Short Term Exposure LimitSVE Soil Vacuum (Vapor) ExtractionSVOC Semivolatile Organic Compounds (same as BN/AE)SW-846 EPA Test Methods for Evaluating Solid WastesSWDA Solid Waste Disposal ActSWMU Solid Waste Management Unit (RCRA)TAL Target Analyte List (Inorganics)TAT Technical Assistance TeamTBA Tertiary (Tert) Butyl AlcoholTBC To be Considered (refers to ARARs)TC Toxicity CharacteristicTCDD Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, usually 2,3,7,8-TCDDTCDF TetrachlorodebenzofuranTCA 1,1,1-TrichloroethaneTCE Trichloroethylene, Syn. - TrichloroetheneTCL Target Compound List (TCL+30)


xi

TCLP Toxicity Characteristic Leaching ProcedureTCPA Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (New Jersey)TEF Toxicity Equivalency Factor (risk compared to TCDD)TEGD Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (EPA, 1986)TIC Tentatively Identified Compounds from Mass Spec. Library Search. Syn. - Non-Target

Compoundsalso Total Ion Chromatogram

TLV Threshold Limit Value (respiratory protection)TMDL Total Maximum Daily LoadTOC Total Organic CarbonTSCA Toxic Substances Control ActTOX Total Organic Halogen analysisTPH Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (see PHC)TRIS Toxic Release Inventory SystemTWA Time Weighted AverageUCL Upper Confidence Limit (usually 95%)UCS Unconfined Compressive StrengthUEL Upper Explosive LimitUGST Underground Storage Tank (also UST)USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (also COE)USATHAMA U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials AgencyUSEPA United States Environmental Protection AgencyUSGS U.S. Geological SurveyUV UltravioletVO Volatile Organics (VOC, VOA, VO+10)VOC Volatile Organic CompoundsVOST Volatile Organic Sampling Train (air sampling)VSP Vertical Seismic ProfilingVTSR Verified Time of Sample ReceiptWA Wilderness Act

also Work AssignmentWBE Women’s Business EnterpriseWHO World Health OrganizationWP Work PlanWPCA Water Pollution Control ActWQC Water Quality CriteriaWSRA Wild and Scenic Rivers ActXRF X-Ray Fluorescence, Syn. (FPXRF) - Field Portable XRF


xii

guidance document for the remediation of contaminated · pdf fileguidance document for the...

Documents