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Expedited Site Characterization

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Tech ID: 77
Project Overview
 Expedited Site Characterization (ESC) is a methodology for rapidly and cost effectively conducting site characterization. ESC adopts the systems approach that integrates understanding of site geology and hydrology with contaminant analysis results from multiple techniques. Key characteristics include: a multidisciplinary team employing innovative technologies, where possible, for on-site decision making, a dynamic workplan evolving with incorporation of newly acquired data, and an emphasis on use of noninvasive and minimally-invasive technologies to reduce investigation derived wastes.
Technology Description
 This is not a technology development project, but a project focusing on developing specific mechanisms to gain wide-scale use of Expedited Site Characterization (ESC). These mechanisms include:
  • Establishing working agreements with the SSEB IAG, a coalition of major manufacturers and potential users in the southeast region of the United States.
  • Conducting forums and training for multi-state regulatory acceptance.
  • Using the SSEB team's expertise in forming investment partnerships (such as with the insurance industry) to finance the use of ESC in private-sector activities, for example, site/land conversions.

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