Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1985
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
John W. Liskowitz
Abstract
In order to effectively manage the cleanup of hazardous waste sites the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection developed a comprehensive Master Plan. Under P. L. 1983, c. 222 (A-1255) the Hazardous Waste Advisory Council was charged with reviewing New Jersey's remedial action program. One issue identified by the Council for review was the use of risk assessment for determining extent of cleanup. The study was comprised of a literature search, review of legislation that impacts on this issue, interviews with DEP personnel, and consultation with others from academia and industry to recommend what is an acceptable risk and its significance when applied to actual cleanups. Recommendations as to how to best deal with risk assessment in New Jersey's remedial response program are presented. Finally, an application of risk assessment is provided using data on 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin (TCDD).
Recommended Citation
Gieser, Susan Christine, "The evaluation of New Jersey's remedial response program with regard to the use of risk assessment in determining extent of cleanup" (1985). Theses. 3426.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3426
