For more information on Optimization, please contact:
Kathleen YagerTechnology Integration and Information Branch
PH: (617) 918-8362 | Email: yager.kathleen@epa.gov
Kirby Biggs
Technology Integration and Information Branch
PH: (703) 299-3438 | Email: biggs.kirby@epa.gov
Remediation Optimization
Application
EPA's demonstration projects have helped bring the following optimization-related technologies and approaches to the forefront. The associated reports can be helpful references when considering application of one or more of these technologies to new sites.
Remediation System Evaluation (RSE) Process - In addition to conducting optimization reviews (also known as Remediation System Evaluations or RSEs) at Superfund-financed sites, EPA has conducted evaluations at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Leaking Underground Storage Tank sites. RSE reports and summary lessons learned reports from over 40 projects are accessible from this section. (What is a Remediation System Evaluation (RSE)?)
Independent Design Reviews - Lessons learned from the RSEs conducted to date indicated potential value in conducting independent reviews during the pre-design, design, or redesign stage of a remedy so that the independent perspective can be considered before a remedy is implemented and operated. In addition, there is potential for the same type of process to benefit responsible party (RP) sites. As a result, OSRTI's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division is conducting pilot Independent Design Reviews (IDRs) at Fund-lead and RP sites that are nominated by the EPA Regions.
Simulation/Modeling - Demonstration of one of these optimization technologies was EPA's first formal optimization effort. The technologies include using optimization software in conjunction with groundwater flow and contaminant transport models to optimize a remedy.
Long-Term Monitoring - These efforts range from demonstrating geostatistical software for optimizing long-term monitoring programs to reviewing emerging sensor technologies to facilitate groundwater monitoring. These efforts are described on this web site, and the associated documents are available for download.
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