Strategies for Accelerating Cleanup at Toxic Waste Sites: Fast-Tracking Environmental Actions and Decision Making (Hardcover)

Introduction
Reasons for Accelerating Cleanup and Streamlining Decision Making
Who Should Read This Book
Fundamental Principles
Book Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's Information Transfer and Technology Demonstration Programs
CERCLA Early Actions and Accelerated Cleanup
RCRA and Other EPA Programs
References
U.S. Department of Defense and Military Branches
Department of Defense
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
U.S. Army
References
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environmental Management (OEM)
OEM Environmental Restoration Program
Office of Health and Environmental Research
References
State and Local Environmental Programs
Research Programs
Voluntary Cleanup and Negotiating Actions Under State Programs
State Underground Storage Tank Programs
Western Governors Association
State Abandoned Mine Reclamation Programs
Developing Flexible Record of Decisions under CERCLA
California Base Closure Environmental Committee
References
Private Sector, Professional Organizations, and Concepts of Innovative Solutions
Observational Approach
Risk-Based Cleanup Approach
Computer Modeling
Geophysical Tools and Applications
Innovative Technologies and Approaches
References
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, and Trust
General Concepts
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Trust
People Training and Intervention
References
Strategic Planning and Lowering Environmental Costs
Strategic Planning
Lowering Environmental Costs
References
Appendix A: Environmental Resource Guide
Appendix B: Completed U.S. EPA Site Measuring and Monitoring Technologies Evaluation Projects as of 1994
Appendix C: Remediation Technology Matrix

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