Section 1- ESA Overview Flashcards
Substances, that at a certain quantity, can be harmful to the environment, humans and other living organisms
Contaminate
Define Contaminate
Substances, that at a certain quantity, can be harmful to the environment, humans and other living organisms
What is a contaminated site defined as?
A site with one or more contaminants at levels which raise environmental or health concerns
How do contaminants get into the enviro? Two types of sources…
Point and non-point
Example of Point source
pipeline, spill, emission towers
Example of non-point source
acid rain, run-off fertilizer, leaching
Potential problems associated with contamination (3)
Acute/chronic health effects
Safety concerns
harm to plant and animal life
Define ESA
Environmental Site Assessment-
An investigation which includes Phase 1&2 + site investigation used to determine the environmental conditions of the property
Define CoPC
Contaminants of Potential Concern-
Any substance identified as potentially on, in, beside, or under the site that has the potential to cause adverse effects
Define APEC
Area of Potential Environmental Concern-
Any area in, on, beside, or under a site that may contain CoCPs. Identified in Phase 1 investigations
An investigation which includes Phase 1&2 + site investigation used to determine the environmental conditions of the property is…
ESA
Any substance identified as potentially on, in, beside, or under the site that has the potential to cause adverse effects is…
CoPC
Any area in, on, beside, or under a site that may contain CoCP. Identified in Phase 1 investigations is…
APEC
What is determined during an ESA? (4)
- Nature, location depth of any contaminates
- If there are any adverse effects
- Extent of the damage
- How it can be remediated
This Provincial act prohibits any release that can cause adverse effects
EPEA
________ has a duty to report and remediate
Polluter
Provincial model of ESA has how many Phases?
3
Federal model of ESA has how many Phases?
6
Provincal model of ESA is regulated by?
AENV
Federal model of ESA has how many Phases?
6
Provincial model of ESA is regulated by?
AENV
What is Prov- Phase 1?
Non-intrusive investigation
What is Prov- Phase 2?
Intrusive Investigation to investigate APEC and CoPC
What is Prov- Phase 3?
Exploring remedial options
What is Fed- Phase 1?
Same as Prov Phase 1
What is Fed- Phase 2?
Preliminary Site Investigation- Main APECS
What is Fed- Phase 3?
Detailed Site Investigation:
Delinate and further characterization of contaminates. Maybe several site visits
What is Fed- Phase 4?
Preparation of decommissioning and clean up plans
Remedial Action Plan
What is Fed- Phase 5?
Implementing of decommissioning and clean up plans
SSRA
Site Specific Risk Assessment
MNA
Monitored natural attenuation
What is Fed- Phase 5?
Implementation of decommission and clean up plans
Initiating remedial process
What is Fed- Phase 6?
Confirmatory sampling and reporting
- Follow up sampling to check for completeion and “rebound conditions”
- Reporting to applicable agencies
- Site closer
In what phase are Rebound Conditions investigated?
Federal Phase 6
What is DSI - What Phase is it done in?
Detailed Site Investigation- Fed Phase 3
-same as Provincal Phase 2 (delineation and characterization of contamination)
What is PSI- What phase is it done in?
Preliminary Site Investigation- Fed Phase 2
-Limited intrusive investigation aimed only at main APECs
A Professional and competent practitioner must have what qualities?
- Education, training and work experience
- Familiar with all regulations and guidelines
- free from any influence- not in a position to benifit from decisions made
To achieve sign off, work must be conducted or reviewd by a __________ ___________.
Competent Practitioner
A Professional and competent practitioner must have what qualities?
- Education, training and work experience
- Familiar with all regulations and guidelines
- free from any influence- not in a position to benefit from decisions made
