Solid Waste Reading Quiz 3

State the basic role of the scoping phase of the RI/Fs process

initial planning phase where existing site date is collected, boundaries of the study area are identified, likely remedial action objectives are determined, and interim actions are considered. It also involves initiating discussions on ARARs and preparing work plans

Define the acronym ARARs

Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements

Describe the role of the baseline risk assessment during the site characterization phase of the RI/Fs process

identifies existing or potential risks to human health and the environment posed by the site. This assessment provides input for developing and evaluating remedial alternatives during the feasibility study phase.

List three factors used to initially screen remedial technology alternatives during the development of alternatives phase of the RI/Fs process

Effectiveness, Implementability, Cost

Describe why treatability investigations might be performed during the RI/Fs process

to provide sufficient data for evaluating treatment alternatives, reduce cost and performance uncertainties, and support the remedial design of selected alternatives

State two of the nine criteria used during the detailed analysis of the remedial alternatives

Overall protection of human health and the environment, compliance with ARARs