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RCRA Project Manager’s Forum

RCRA Project Manager’s Forum. Facilitating Reuse at RCRA Sites: Innovative Technologies for Groundwater Characterization & Cleanup Tom Rinehart Branch Chief EPA RCRA Corrective Action Programs Branch December 8, 2003. Introduction - Revitalization.

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RCRA Project Manager’s Forum

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  1. RCRA Project Manager’s Forum Facilitating Reuse at RCRA Sites: Innovative Technologies for Groundwater Characterization & Cleanup Tom Rinehart Branch Chief EPA RCRA Corrective Action Programs Branch December 8, 2003

  2. Introduction - Revitalization • Revitalization of Contaminated Lands is a Priority • One of Marianne Horinko’s Priorities for OSWER • Focus of Corrective Action Reforms of 2001 • We are working with EPA Regions and States to encourage productive reuse of RCRA facilities

  3. RCRA & Revitalization • RCRA Brownfields Prevention Initiative created in 1997 • Joint effort of OBCR and OSW • Major Themes • Learning by doing – Pilots, Targeted Site Efforts • Outreach is vital • Policy development • Need for flexible approach

  4. RCRA Brownfields Vision • Cleanups that encourage and facilitate reuse, while remaining protective of human health and the environment • Development and use of innovative approaches and tools to achieve cleanups • Outreach and communication about approaches, case studies and success stories.

  5. Many RCRA Sites Have Reuse Potential Reuse Potential of Sites Region 5 Survey of Federal-lead RCRA sites (Feb. 2002) Sites which are fully utilized and which will continue the same use are considered to NOT have reuse potential Unknown - 1% No Reuse 46% Reuse 53%

  6. Today’s Seminar • Learn about innovative technologies for groundwater characterization and cleanup that can facilitate site cleanup and reuse. • Hear from the experts in EPA’s Technology Innovation Program and from a RCRA site manager who has employed these technologies.

  7. RCRA Corrective Action Groundwater Goals • Short-Term: Control risks to humans and prevent continued spreading of contaminant plumes • Long-Term: Return groundwater to its maximum beneficial use, whenever practicable, and within reasonable timeframe • recognizing various uses and routes of exposure • Intermediate: Identify and pursue achievable milestones designed to promote progress toward final cleanup goals

  8. Logistics • Please keep your speaker phones on MUTE (except, of course, if you have questions or comments). • Please NEVER put the conference call on HOLD. • Please hold questions for scheduled Q&A sessions.

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