Risk Assessments, Brownfields, Environmental Impact Assesments

Question 1

Define Risk Assesment

Answer 1

Is the process of estimating the probability of occurrence of an adverse effect on human and ecological health resulting from contaminants

Question 2

What are the 3 components of a risk assessment

Answer 2

1. Contaminant
2. Receptor
3. Exposure pathway

Question 3

What are some of the major pathways?

Answer 3

• air
• sediment
• groundwater
• ingestion
• inhalation

Question 4

What are brownfields?

Answer 4

Abandoned sites where there is a potential for redevelopment. There about 4000 - 6000 brownfield sites in BC

Question 5

Why are brownfields not recommended?

Answer 5

Brownfield are little economic value and can pose human health and environmental risks

Question 6

What is Environmental Assestment?

Answer 6

EA is planning and decision making tool

Question 7

How early should an EA be conducted in the planning stsge?

Answer 7

As early as possible

Question 8

What does ESA stand for?

Answer 8

Environmental Sensitive Areas

Question 9

BMP stands for?

Answer 9

Best Managed Practise

Question 10

What is abbreviation for APL

Answer 10

Approval, Permits and Licenses